Hyalite and Wavellite Physical Properties

Hyalite and Wavellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hyalite and Wavellite 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 Wavellite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Hyalite- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
• Chemical formula of Wavellite- Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Hyalite and Wavellite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hyalite and Wavellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hyalite and Wavellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hyalite is 2.36 whereas that of Wavellite is 2.36.