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Hbnerite
Hbnerite

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Hbnerite and Glaucophane Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
-

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

7.12-7.183-3.15
1 7.18
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Fracture

-
Conchoidal

Cleavage

Perfect
Good on [110] and on [001]

Mohs Hardness

4-4.56.0-6.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

MnWO4
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2

Hbnerite and Glaucophane Chemical Formula

While comparing Hbnerite 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 Hbnerite and Glaucophane chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hbnerite- MnWO4
  • Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2

Hbnerite and Glaucophane Specific Gravity

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