Ivory and Glaucophane Physical Properties

Ivory

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

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1.4 Specific Gravity

1.70-2.003-3.15

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

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Good on [110] and on [001]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2-36.0-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2

Ivory and Glaucophane Chemical Formula

While comparing Ivory 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 Ivory and Glaucophane chemical formula.

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

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Ivory and Glaucophane Specific Gravity

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