Sphene and Glaucophane Physical Properties

Sphene

Glaucophane

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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

Not Available3-3.15

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

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Good on [110] and on [001]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available6.0-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2

Sphene and Glaucophane Chemical Formula

While comparing Sphene 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 Sphene and Glaucophane chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2

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Sphene and Glaucophane Specific Gravity

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