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Romanchite and Glaucophane Physical Properties


Glaucophane and Romanchite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.70-4.74  
3-3.15  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
Good on [110] and on [001]  

Mohs Hardness
5-6  
6.0-6.5  

Chemical Composition
BaAl2Si2O8  
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2  

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Romanchite and Glaucophane Chemical Formula

While comparing Romanchite 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 Romanchite and Glaucophane chemical formula.

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Romanchite and Glaucophane Specific Gravity

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

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