Scorzalite and Hyalite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.31
Not Available
Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Cleavage
{110} Good
Not Available
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
5.5-6.5
Chemical Composition
(Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Scorzalite and Hyalite Chemical Formula
While comparing Scorzalite 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 Scorzalite and Hyalite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Scorzalite- (Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Hyalite- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Scorzalite and Hyalite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Scorzalite and Hyalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Scorzalite and Hyalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Scorzalite is Not Available whereas that of Hyalite is Not Available.