Glaucophane and Franklinite Physical Properties

Glaucophane and Franklinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Glaucophane and Franklinite 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 Franklinite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
• Chemical formula of Franklinite- (Zn,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ )(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Glaucophane and Franklinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Glaucophane and Franklinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Glaucophane and Franklinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Glaucophane is 5.05-5.22 whereas that of Franklinite is 5.05-5.22.