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Serandite and Glaucophane Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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3.52
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{100} Perfect, {001} Perfect
5-5.5
Na(Mn2+ ,Ca) 2Si 3O 8(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
 
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3-3.15
Conchoidal
Good on [110] and on [001]
6.0-6.5
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2

Serandite and Glaucophane Chemical Formula

While comparing Serandite 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 Serandite and Glaucophane chemical formula.

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Serandite and Glaucophane Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Serandite and Glaucophane Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Serandite Vs Glaucophane during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Serandite is whereas that of Glaucophane is .