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Amazonite and Hyalite Physical Properties


Hyalite and Amazonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.57   
Not Available   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
5.5-6.5   

Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8   
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)   

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Amazonite and Hyalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite and Hyalite 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 Amazonite and Hyalite chemical formula.

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Amazonite and Hyalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amazonite and Hyalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amazonite and Hyalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amazonite is Not Available whereas that of Hyalite is Not Available.

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