Glaucophane

GPTKB entity

Statements (39)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf granite
gptkbp:associatedMinerals gptkb:epidote
gptkb:jadeite
gptkb:lawsonite
gptkb:albite
gptkbp:birefringence 0.014–0.021
gptkbp:category inosilicate
gptkbp:chemicalFormula Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
gptkbp:cleavage prismatic
gptkbp:color blue
bluish-gray
gptkbp:containsMineral gptkb:amphibole
gptkbp:crystalSystem monoclinic
gptkbp:Dana_classification 66.1.3a.1
gptkbp:discoveredBy J.D. Dana
gptkbp:event metamorphic rocks
blueschist
gptkbp:habit fibrous aggregates
prismatic crystals
gptkbp:hardnessMohs 6
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Glaucophane
gptkbp:IMA_symbol gptkb:Gln
gptkbp:luster vitreous
gptkbp:namedAfter Greek words for 'blue' and 'appearance'
gptkbp:opticalProperties biaxial (-)
gptkbp:pleochroism strong
gptkbp:radioactive non-radioactive
gptkbp:refractiveIndex nγ = 1.629–1.655
nα = 1.606–1.641
nβ = 1.615–1.653
gptkbp:specificGravity 3.0
gptkbp:streak gray
gptkbp:Strunz_classification 9.DE.25
gptkbp:symmetry C2/m
gptkbp:tenacity brittle
gptkbp:transparency translucent
gptkbp:uses petrology indicator
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Amphibole
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7