Hyalite and Hexagonite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
Not Available
2.98-3.03
Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven
Cleavage
Not Available
[110] perfect; [010] distinct
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5
5-6
Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Hyalite and Hexagonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Hyalite and Hexagonite 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 Hexagonite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hyalite- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
- Chemical formula of Hexagonite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Hyalite and Hexagonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hyalite and Hexagonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hyalite and Hexagonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hyalite is 2.98-3.03 whereas that of Hexagonite is 2.98-3.03.