Hercynite and Glaucophane Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
4.39
  
3-3.15
  
Fracture
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Uneven
  
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Cleavage
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct
  
Good on [110] and on [001]
  
Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
  
6.0-6.5
  
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
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.