Hayne and Glaucophane Physical Properties

Hayne

Glaucophane

Add ⊕

1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.40-2.503-3.15

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

Good on [110] and on [001]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-66.0-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2

Hayne and Glaucophane Chemical Formula

While comparing Hayne 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 Hayne and Glaucophane chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2

Compare Green Gemstones

Hayne Vs Kornerupine

Hayne Vs Kyanite Cyprine

Hayne Vs Jade

Hayne and Glaucophane Specific Gravity

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