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Sogdianite 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
2.77-2.90
3-3.15
1.5 Fracture
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Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
{0001} Perfect
Good on [110] and on [001]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7
6.0-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(K,Na) 2(Li,Fe) 3(Zr,Ti,Fe)Si 12O 30Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2

Sogdianite and Glaucophane Chemical Formula

While comparing Sogdianite 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 Sogdianite and Glaucophane chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sogdianite- (K,Na) 2(Li,Fe) 3(Zr,Ti,Fe)Si 12O 30Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2

Sogdianite and Glaucophane Specific Gravity

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