Glaucophane and Annabergite Physical Properties

Glaucophane and Annabergite Chemical Formula

While comparing Glaucophane and Annabergite 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 Annabergite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
• Chemical formula of Annabergite- Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

Glaucophane and Annabergite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Glaucophane and Annabergite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Glaucophane and Annabergite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Glaucophane is 3.07 whereas that of Annabergite is 3.07.