Johachidolite and Glaucophane Physical Properties

Johachidolite and Glaucophane Chemical Formula

While comparing Johachidolite and Glaucophane 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 Johachidolite and Glaucophane chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Johachidolite- CaAlB 3O 7Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
• Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2

Johachidolite and Glaucophane Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Johachidolite and Glaucophane Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Johachidolite and Glaucophane Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Johachidolite is 3-3.15 whereas that of Glaucophane is 3-3.15.