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Hyalite and Prasiolite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
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2.65
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
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3,1
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5
7
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Hyalite and Prasiolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hyalite and Prasiolite 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 Prasiolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hyalite- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Prasiolite- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Hyalite and Prasiolite Specific Gravity

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