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Zinnwaldite and Glaucophane Physical Properties


Glaucophane and Zinnwaldite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Elastic  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.9-3.1  
3-3.15  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect basal {001}  
Good on [110] and on [001]  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.0  
6.0-6.5  

Chemical Composition
-  
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2  

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Zinnwaldite and Glaucophane Chemical Formula

While comparing Zinnwaldite 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 Zinnwaldite and Glaucophane chemical formula.

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Zinnwaldite and Glaucophane Specific Gravity

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

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