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Orbicular jasper and Glaucophane Physical Properties


Glaucophane and Orbicular jasper 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
-  
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2  

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Orbicular jasper and Glaucophane Chemical Formula

While comparing Orbicular jasper 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 Orbicular jasper and Glaucophane chemical formula.

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Orbicular jasper and Glaucophane Specific Gravity

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

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