Montebrasite and Hyalite Physical Properties

Montebrasite

Hyalite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.98-3.10Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

{100} Perfect, {110} Good, {011} Distinct

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-65.5-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

LiAl(PO 4)(OH,F)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Montebrasite and Hyalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Montebrasite and Hyalite 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 Montebrasite and Hyalite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Montebrasite- LiAl(PO 4)(OH,F)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Chemical formula of Hyalite- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

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Montebrasite and Hyalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Montebrasite and Hyalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Montebrasite and Hyalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Montebrasite is Not Available whereas that of Hyalite is Not Available.