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Hyalite |
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Name
Hyalite
Chemistry
SiO2.nH2O
Uses
Sometimes used as a precious or ornamental stone
Color
Colourless, water clear
Hardness
5.5-6
Specific gravity
2.1
Crystal system:
Amorphous
Accompanied by:
Chalcedony, Milk Opal
Fracture
Conchoidal
Luster
Vitreous
Cleavage
Streak
White
Similar to:
Opal
The Hyalite that we are presenting on this website is fine colorless crystals that glows green under ultra violet light.
It has a very high fluorescent index.
It is much sought after by people who collect fluorescent minerals.
