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Scorodite and Glaucophane Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
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3-3.15
1.5 Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Splintery
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
{201} Imperfect, {100} Poor, {001} Poor
Good on [110] and on [001]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
6.0-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
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[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2

Scorodite and Glaucophane Chemical Formula

While comparing Scorodite 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 Scorodite and Glaucophane chemical formula.

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

Scorodite and Glaucophane Specific Gravity

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