Vesuvianite and Hyalite Physical Properties

Vesuvianite and Hyalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vesuvianite 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 Vesuvianite and Hyalite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Vesuvianite- Ca10(Mg,Fe)2Al4(SiO4)5(Si2O7)2(OH)4
• Chemical formula of Hyalite- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Vesuvianite and Hyalite Specific Gravity

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