Glaucophane and Petrified Wood Physical Properties

Glaucophane and Petrified Wood Chemical Formula

While comparing Glaucophane and Petrified Wood 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 Petrified Wood chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
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Glaucophane and Petrified Wood Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Glaucophane and Petrified Wood Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Glaucophane and Petrified Wood Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Glaucophane is 2.58-2.91 whereas that of Petrified Wood is 2.58-2.91.