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Nacre and Glaucophane Physical Properties


Glaucophane and Nacre Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
3-3.15  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
Good on [110] and on [001]  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
6.0-6.5  

Chemical Composition
CaCO3  
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2  

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Nacre and Glaucophane Chemical Formula

While comparing Nacre 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 Nacre and Glaucophane chemical formula.

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Nacre and Glaucophane Specific Gravity

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

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