Tortoiseshell and Glaucophane Physical Properties

Tortoiseshell

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

1.25-1.353-3.15

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

Tortoiseshell and Glaucophane Chemical Formula

While comparing Tortoiseshell 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 Tortoiseshell and Glaucophane chemical formula.

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

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Tortoiseshell and Glaucophane Specific Gravity

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