Home
×

Glaucophane
Glaucophane

Andean Opal
Andean Opal



ADD
Compare
X
Glaucophane
X
Andean Opal

Glaucophane and Andean Opal Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3-3.15
Not Available
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
Good on [110] and on [001]
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.0-6.5
Not Available
1.8 Chemical Composition
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
Not Available

Glaucophane and Andean Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Glaucophane and Andean Opal 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 Andean Opal chemical formula.

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

Glaucophane and Andean Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Glaucophane and Andean Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Glaucophane and Andean Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Glaucophane is Not Available whereas that of Andean Opal is Not Available.

Let Others Know
×