Vesuvianite and Glaucophane Physical Properties

Vesuvianite

Glaucophane

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Vesuvianite is virtually insolouble in acids

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.32-3.433-3.15

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}

Good on [110] and on [001]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-76.0-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2

Vesuvianite and Glaucophane Chemical Formula

While comparing Vesuvianite 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 Vesuvianite and Glaucophane chemical formula.

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

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Vesuvianite and Glaucophane Specific Gravity

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