Glaucophane and Opal Physical Properties

Glaucophane and Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Glaucophane and 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 Opal chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
• Chemical formula of Opal- SiO₂ · nH₂O

Glaucophane and Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Glaucophane and Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Glaucophane and Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Glaucophane is 1.98-2.25 whereas that of Opal is 1.98-2.25.