Hyalite and Ametrine Physical Properties

Hyalite and Ametrine Chemical Formula

While comparing Hyalite and Ametrine 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 Ametrine chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Hyalite- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
• Chemical formula of Ametrine- SiO₂

Hyalite and Ametrine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hyalite and Ametrine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hyalite and Ametrine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hyalite is 2.65 whereas that of Ametrine is 2.65.