Glaucophane and Binghamite Physical Properties

Glaucophane and Binghamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Glaucophane and Binghamite 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 Binghamite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
• Chemical formula of Binghamite- SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Glaucophane and Binghamite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Glaucophane and Binghamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Glaucophane and Binghamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Glaucophane is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Binghamite is 2.55-2.70.