Hercynite and Glaucophane Physical Properties

Hercynite

Glaucophane

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.393-3.15

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalGemdat.org, Uneven

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct

Good on [110] and on [001]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-86.0-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Fe2+ Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2

Hercynite and Glaucophane Chemical Formula

While comparing Hercynite 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 Hercynite and Glaucophane chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hercynite- Fe2+ Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2

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Hercynite and Glaucophane Specific Gravity

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