Piemontite and Glaucophane Physical Properties

Piemontite

Glaucophane

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available3-3.15

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Splintery

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

[001] good, [100] distinct

Good on [110] and on [001]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.56.0-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2

Piemontite and Glaucophane Chemical Formula

While comparing Piemontite 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 Piemontite and Glaucophane chemical formula.

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

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Piemontite and Glaucophane Specific Gravity

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