Mohawkite and Glaucophane Physical Properties

Mohawkite

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

Not Available3-3.15

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

3-3.56.0-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2

Mohawkite and Glaucophane Chemical Formula

While comparing Mohawkite 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 Mohawkite and Glaucophane chemical formula.

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

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Mohawkite and Glaucophane Specific Gravity

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