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Trapiche emerald and Glaucophane Physical Properties


Glaucophane and Trapiche emerald Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
3-3.15  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
Good on [110] and on [001]  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
6.0-6.5  

Chemical Composition
-  
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2  

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Trapiche emerald and Glaucophane Chemical Formula

While comparing Trapiche emerald 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 Trapiche emerald and Glaucophane chemical formula.

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Trapiche emerald and Glaucophane Specific Gravity

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

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