Schorlomite and Glaucophane Physical Properties

Schorlomite

Glaucophane

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.77-3.933-3.15

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gems, Conchoidal, Brittle

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

None

Good on [110] and on [001]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.56.0-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2

Schorlomite and Glaucophane Chemical Formula

While comparing Schorlomite 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 Schorlomite and Glaucophane chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Schorlomite- Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2

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Schorlomite and Glaucophane Specific Gravity

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