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Stolzite and Glaucophane Physical Properties


Glaucophane and Stolzite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2   
3-3.15   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, Brittle   
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
Imperfect on {001}, indistinct on {011}   
Good on [110] and on [001]   

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3   
6.0-6.5   

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

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Stolzite and Glaucophane Chemical Formula

While comparing Stolzite 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 Stolzite and Glaucophane chemical formula.

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Stolzite and Glaucophane Specific Gravity

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

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