Hyalite and Amazonite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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2.55-2.57
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Cleavage
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2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
  
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5
  
6-6.5
  
Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
KAlSi3O8
  
Hyalite and Amazonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Hyalite and Amazonite 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 Amazonite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hyalite- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
- Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8
Hyalite and Amazonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hyalite and Amazonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hyalite and Amazonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hyalite is 2.55-2.57 whereas that of Amazonite is 2.55-2.57.