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Shigaite and Glaucophane Physical Properties


Glaucophane and Shigaite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Moderately flexible   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.32   
3-3.15   

Fracture
Flexible Flexible fragments.   
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}   
Good on [110] and on [001]   

Mohs Hardness
2   
6.0-6.5   

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

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Shigaite and Glaucophane Chemical Formula

While comparing Shigaite 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 Shigaite and Glaucophane chemical formula.

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Shigaite and Glaucophane Specific Gravity

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

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