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Hyalite and Chondrodite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
Not Available
3.10-3.20
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Poor to good on (001)
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Hyalite and Chondrodite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hyalite and Chondrodite 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 Chondrodite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hyalite- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Chondrodite- (Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Hyalite and Chondrodite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hyalite and Chondrodite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hyalite and Chondrodite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hyalite is 3.10-3.20 whereas that of Chondrodite is 3.10-3.20.