Glaucophane and Ceylonite Physical Properties

Glaucophane and Ceylonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Glaucophane and Ceylonite 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 Ceylonite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
• Chemical formula of Ceylonite- (Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references

Glaucophane and Ceylonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Glaucophane and Ceylonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Glaucophane and Ceylonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Glaucophane is 3.63-3.9 whereas that of Ceylonite is 3.63-3.9.