Hyalite and Idocrase Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
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Cleavage
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Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5
  
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Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
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Hyalite and Idocrase Chemical Formula
While comparing Hyalite and Idocrase 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 Idocrase chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hyalite- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
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Hyalite and Idocrase Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hyalite and Idocrase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hyalite and Idocrase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hyalite is Not Available whereas that of Idocrase is Not Available.