| Name: | Glaucophane Gln |
| IMA Chemistry: | [box]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2 |
| Chemistry Elements: | The mineral Glaucophane contains elements: Sodium (Na) Magnesium (Mg) Aluminum (Al) Silicon (Si) Oxygen (O) Hydrogen (H) |
| Country of Type Locality: | Greece |
| Year First Published: | 1845 |
| IMA Status: | Approved,Redefined |
| Status Notes: | Hausmann J F L (1845) Beiträge zur Oryktographie von Syra. Journal für Praktische Chemie 34, 238–241 |
| Structural Group Name: | Amphibole |
| Fleischer's Group Name: | amphibole-group 4 Na |
| Crystal Systems: | monoclinic |
| Oldest Known Age: | 2485 Million Years Ago |
| Mohs Hardness: | 6.25 |
| Diaphaneity: | 2.0 |
| Specific Gravity: | 3.075 |
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