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Libyan Desert Glass
Libyan Desert Glass

Glaucophane
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Libyan Desert Glass 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
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3-3.15
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
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6.0-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
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[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2

Libyan Desert Glass and Glaucophane Chemical Formula

While comparing Libyan Desert Glass 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 Libyan Desert Glass and Glaucophane chemical formula.

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

Libyan Desert Glass and Glaucophane Specific Gravity

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