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Weloganite and Glaucophane Physical Properties


Glaucophane and Weloganite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.20-3.22   
3-3.15   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle   
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
Perfect on pseudo {0001}   
Good on [110] and on [001]   

Mohs Hardness
3   
6.0-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2   

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Weloganite and Glaucophane Chemical Formula

While comparing Weloganite 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 Weloganite and Glaucophane chemical formula.

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Weloganite and Glaucophane Specific Gravity

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

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