Amazonite and Hyalite 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)
  
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.
- Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8
- Chemical formula of Hyalite- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
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.