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Glaucodot
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Glaucodot
Glaucodot

Glaucodot

Glaucodot

A species of Arsenopyrite Group, Also known as Glaucodotite

Glaucodot is a metallic mineral characterized by its opaque appearance and grayish tin-white color. It is found in hydrothermal deposits, often together with other minerals such as Pyrrhotite and Chalcopyrite. It was once used for making an ornamental, deep-blue cobalt glass called "smalt".

Hardness
Hardness:

5

Density
Density:

6.155 g/cm³

General Info About Glaucodot

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Physical Properties of Glaucodot

Luster
Metallic
Diaphaneity
Opaque
Colors
Grayish tin-white to reddish silver-white
Magnetism
Non-magnetic
Tenacity
Brittle
Cleavage
Perfect
Fracture
Uneven
Streak
Black
Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Hardness
5 , Soft
Density
6.155 g/cm³, Obviously Heavy Weight
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Chemical Properties of Glaucodot

Chemical Classification
Sulfides
Formula
(Co0.50Fe0.50)AsS
Elements listed
As, Co, Fe, S
Common Impurities
Ni

Health Risk of Glaucodot

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What is the hazards of Glaucodot?

Harm Type
Heavy Metals
Glaucodot dust is toxic because it contains heavy metals Arsenic, Cobalt.
Arsenic, Cobalt

How to prevent the risks of Glaucodot?

Avoid inhaling its dust!
Avoid putting it into mouth!
It's advisable to handle glaucodot carefully to avoid generating dust and wash hands thoroughly afterward. When cutting or polishing glaucodot, wear a dust mask to prevent inhaling heavy metal particles. Store glaucodot in a sealed container in a well-ventilated area, away from children and pets. For those involved in crystal healing, never put it in your mouth.

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Uses of Glaucodot

For a long time, glaucodot was the crucial ingredient in the historical manufacture of a blue glass called "smalt." This product is no longer in modern use, as it tends to lose its color over time. There are no current uses for glaucodot.

Etymology of Glaucodot

Glaucodot was first described in 1849 in Huasco, Valparaíso Province, Chile. Its name originates from the Greek Ancient Greek: γλανκός ("blue") in reference to its use in the dark blue glass called smalt.

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