Verdite and Glaucophane Physical Properties

Verdite

Glaucophane

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.80-3.03-3.15

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

{110} Good

Good on [110] and on [001]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

36.0-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaFeS2•2(H2O)

[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2

Verdite and Glaucophane Chemical Formula

While comparing Verdite 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 Verdite and Glaucophane chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Verdite- NaFeS2•2(H2O)
Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2

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Verdite and Glaucophane Specific Gravity

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