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Paraiba and Glaucophane Physical Properties

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
3.04-3.13
3-3.15
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
7-7.5
6.0-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
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[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2

Paraiba and Glaucophane Chemical Formula

While comparing Paraiba 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 Paraiba and Glaucophane chemical formula.

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

Paraiba and Glaucophane Specific Gravity

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