Manganaxinite and Glaucophane Physical Properties

Manganaxinite

Glaucophane

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.3143-3.15

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

6.5-76.0-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2

Manganaxinite and Glaucophane Chemical Formula

While comparing Manganaxinite 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 Manganaxinite and Glaucophane chemical formula.

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

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Manganaxinite and Glaucophane Specific Gravity

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