Vishnevite and Glaucophane Physical Properties

Vishnevite

Glaucophane

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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

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3-3.15

1.5 Fracture

Brittle, Uneven

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect

Good on [110] and on [001]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-6

6.0-6.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

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[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2

Vishnevite and Glaucophane Chemical Formula

While comparing Vishnevite 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 Vishnevite and Glaucophane chemical formula.

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

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Vishnevite and Glaucophane Specific Gravity

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