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Hibschite and Glaucophane Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.05-3.08
3-3.15
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Irregular, Management Team (2012), Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
None
Good on [110] and on [001]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5
6.0-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3-x(OH) 4x (x=0.2 to 1.5)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2

Hibschite and Glaucophane Chemical Formula

While comparing Hibschite 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 Hibschite and Glaucophane chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hibschite- Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3-x(OH) 4x (x=0.2 to 1.5)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2

Hibschite and Glaucophane Specific Gravity

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