Nuummite and Glaucophane Physical Properties

Nuummite

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

3.18-3.373-3.15

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on 210

Good on [110] and on [001]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-66.0-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2

Nuummite and Glaucophane Chemical Formula

While comparing Nuummite 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 Nuummite and Glaucophane chemical formula.

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

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Nuummite and Glaucophane Specific Gravity

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