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Hauyne and Glaucophane Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Gelatinises in acids
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.4-2.5
3-3.15
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct on {110}
Good on [110] and on [001]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
6.0-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)4-8Al6Si6(O,S)24(SO4,Cl)1-2
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2

Hauyne and Glaucophane Chemical Formula

While comparing Hauyne and Glaucophane physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Hauyne and Glaucophane chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hauyne- (Na,Ca)4-8Al6Si6(O,S)24(SO4,Cl)1-2
  • Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2

Hauyne and Glaucophane Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hauyne and Glaucophane Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hauyne and Glaucophane Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hauyne is 3-3.15 whereas that of Glaucophane is 3-3.15.

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