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Sonolite and Glaucophane Physical Properties


Glaucophane and Sonolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.82-4.00   
3-3.15   

Fracture
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Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal   

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

Mohs Hardness
5.5   
6.0-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Mn2+9(SiO 4) 4(OH,F) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2   

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Sonolite and Glaucophane Chemical Formula

While comparing Sonolite 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 Sonolite and Glaucophane chemical formula.

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Sonolite and Glaucophane Specific Gravity

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

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