Hyalite and Amblygonite Physical Properties

Hyalite

Amblygonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available2.98-3.10

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)

Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Sub-Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-6.56

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

(Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Hyalite and Amblygonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hyalite and Amblygonite 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 Amblygonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hyalite- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Chemical formula of Amblygonite- (Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

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Hyalite and Amblygonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hyalite and Amblygonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hyalite and Amblygonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hyalite is 2.98-3.10 whereas that of Amblygonite is 2.98-3.10.