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Schultenite and Glaucophane Physical Properties


Glaucophane and Schultenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
5.943-6.07   
3-3.15   

Fracture
Brittle, Metallic   
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
{010} Good   
Good on [110] and on [001]   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
6.0-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2   

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Schultenite and Glaucophane Chemical Formula

While comparing Schultenite 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 Schultenite and Glaucophane chemical formula.

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Schultenite and Glaucophane Specific Gravity

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

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