Richterite and Glaucophane Physical Properties

Richterite

Glaucophane

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.0-3.53-3.15

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Brittle

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect

Good on [110] and on [001]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-66.0-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2

Richterite and Glaucophane Chemical Formula

While comparing Richterite 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 Richterite and Glaucophane chemical formula.

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

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Richterite and Glaucophane Specific Gravity

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