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Villiaumite and Glaucophane Physical Properties

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
2.79
3-3.15
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
{100} Perfect, {010} Perfect, {001} Perfect
Good on [110] and on [001]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2
6.0-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaFUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2

Villiaumite and Glaucophane Chemical Formula

While comparing Villiaumite 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 Villiaumite and Glaucophane chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Villiaumite- NaFUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2

Villiaumite and Glaucophane Specific Gravity

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