Sussexite and Glaucophane Physical Properties

Sussexite

Glaucophane

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.303-3.15

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

Good on [110] and on [001]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.56.0-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Mn2+ BO 2(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2

Sussexite and Glaucophane Chemical Formula

While comparing Sussexite 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 Sussexite and Glaucophane chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sussexite- Mn2+ BO 2(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2

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Sussexite and Glaucophane Specific Gravity

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