Charoite and Hyalite Physical Properties

Charoite and Hyalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Charoite 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 Charoite and Hyalite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Charoite- K(Ca,Na) 2Si 4O 10(OH,F) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
• Chemical formula of Hyalite- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Charoite and Hyalite Specific Gravity

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