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Rossmanite and Glaucophane Physical Properties


Glaucophane and Rossmanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3   
3-3.15   

Fracture
Brittle, Metallic   
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal   

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

Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
6.0-6.5   

Chemical Composition
◻(LiAl 2)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2   

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Rossmanite and Glaucophane Chemical Formula

While comparing Rossmanite 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 Rossmanite and Glaucophane chemical formula.

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Rossmanite and Glaucophane Specific Gravity

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

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