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Hyalite and Fibrolite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
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3.14-3.25
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Hyalite and Fibrolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hyalite and Fibrolite 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 Fibrolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hyalite- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Fibrolite- Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Hyalite and Fibrolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hyalite and Fibrolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hyalite and Fibrolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hyalite is 3.14-3.25 whereas that of Fibrolite is 3.14-3.25.