Glaucophane and Amazonite Physical Properties

Glaucophane and Amazonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Glaucophane and Amazonite 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 Glaucophane and Amazonite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
• Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi₃O₈

Glaucophane and Amazonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Glaucophane and Amazonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Glaucophane and Amazonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Glaucophane is 2.55-2.57 whereas that of Amazonite is 2.55-2.57.