Sarcopside and Glaucophane Physical Properties

Sarcopside

Glaucophane

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.79-3.943-3.15

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Lamellar, Splintery

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor

Good on [110] and on [001]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

46.0-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2

Sarcopside and Glaucophane Chemical Formula

While comparing Sarcopside 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 Sarcopside and Glaucophane chemical formula.

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

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Sarcopside and Glaucophane Specific Gravity

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