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Tugtupite and Glaucophane Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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2.30-2.60
Uneven, Conchoidal
{111} Imperfect
5.5-6
Na 4AlBeSi 4O 12ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
 
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3-3.15
Conchoidal
Good on [110] and on [001]
6.0-6.5
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2

Tugtupite and Glaucophane Chemical Formula

While comparing Tugtupite 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 Tugtupite and Glaucophane chemical formula.

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Tugtupite and Glaucophane Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tugtupite and Glaucophane Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tugtupite Vs Glaucophane during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tugtupite is whereas that of Glaucophane is .