Hessonite and Glaucophane Physical Properties

Hessonite

Glaucophane

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.55-3.733-3.15

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

Good on [110] and on [001]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.56.0-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2

Hessonite and Glaucophane Chemical Formula

While comparing Hessonite 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 Hessonite and Glaucophane chemical formula.

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

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Hessonite and Glaucophane Specific Gravity

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