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Hyalite and Variscite 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
Not Available2.42-2.58
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
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[010] perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.54-5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)

Hyalite and Variscite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hyalite and Variscite 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 Variscite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hyalite- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Variscite- AlPO4 · 2(H2O)

Hyalite and Variscite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hyalite and Variscite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hyalite and Variscite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hyalite is 2.42-2.58 whereas that of Variscite is 2.42-2.58.