Hyalite and Adamite Physical Properties

Hyalite

Adamite

Add ⊕

1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available4.32-4.48

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)

Uneven, Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven, Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

{101}, good; {010}, poor

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-6.53.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)

Hyalite and Adamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hyalite and Adamite 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 Hyalite and Adamite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hyalite- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Chemical formula of Adamite- Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)

Compare Colorless Gems

Hyalite Vs Muscovite

Hyalite Vs Morganite

Hyalite Vs Moss Agate

Hyalite and Adamite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hyalite and Adamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hyalite and Adamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hyalite is 4.32-4.48 whereas that of Adamite is 4.32-4.48.