Stolzite and Glaucophane Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2
  
3-3.15
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, Brittle
  
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Cleavage
Imperfect on {001}, indistinct on {011}
  
Good on [110] and on [001]
  
Mohs Hardness
2.5-3
  
6.0-6.5
  
Chemical Composition
Not Available
  
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
  
Stolzite and Glaucophane Chemical Formula
While comparing Stolzite 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 Stolzite and Glaucophane chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
Stolzite and Glaucophane Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Stolzite and Glaucophane Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Stolzite and Glaucophane Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Stolzite is 3-3.15 whereas that of Glaucophane is 3-3.15.