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Glaucophane
Chemical
Formula
Na2Mg3Al2Si8O22(OH)2
Species
Silicates
Crystal
System
Monoclinic
Mohs
Scale
5-6
Specific
Gravity
3-3.15
Color
Gray, lavender-blue
Streak
Grayish blue
Luster
Vitreous
Refractive
Index
n = 1.606 - 1.637 n = 1.615 - 1.650 n = 1.627 - 1.655
Diaphaneity
Translucent
Cleavage
Good on and on
Fracture
Brittle - conchoidal
Crystal Habit:Massive granular to columnar
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