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Hureaulite and Glaucophane Physical Properties


Glaucophane and Hureaulite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.19   
3-3.15   

Fracture
Brittle, Uneven   
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
{???} Distinct   
Good on [110] and on [001]   

Mohs Hardness
3.5   
6.0-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Mn2+5(PO 4) 2(PO 3OH) 2 · 4H 2O)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2   

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Hureaulite and Glaucophane Chemical Formula

While comparing Hureaulite 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 Hureaulite and Glaucophane chemical formula.

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Hureaulite and Glaucophane Specific Gravity

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

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