Glaucophane and Wernerite Physical Properties

Glaucophane and Wernerite Chemical Formula

While comparing Glaucophane and Wernerite 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 Wernerite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
• Chemical formula of Wernerite- Na 4(Al,Si) 12O 24Cl to Ca 4(Si,Al) 12O 24(CO 3,SO 4)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Glaucophane and Wernerite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Glaucophane and Wernerite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Glaucophane and Wernerite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Glaucophane is 2.50-2.80 whereas that of Wernerite is 2.50-2.80.