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Star diopside 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
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3-3.15
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
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6.0-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
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[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2

Star diopside and Glaucophane Chemical Formula

While comparing Star diopside 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 Star diopside and Glaucophane chemical formula.

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

Star diopside and Glaucophane Specific Gravity

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