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Scorzalite and Glaucophane Physical Properties


Glaucophane and Scorzalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.31   
3-3.15   

Fracture
Uneven   
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal   

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

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6   
6.0-6.5   

Chemical Composition
(Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2   

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Scorzalite and Glaucophane Chemical Formula

While comparing Scorzalite 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 Scorzalite and Glaucophane chemical formula.

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Scorzalite and Glaucophane Specific Gravity

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

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