Zinnwaldite and Glaucophane Physical Properties

Zinnwaldite and Glaucophane Chemical Formula

While comparing Zinnwaldite 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 Zinnwaldite and Glaucophane chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Zinnwaldite- -
• Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2

Zinnwaldite and Glaucophane Specific Gravity

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