Info: Hyalophane grows into colorless or white crystals, which have good transparency and strong glassy luster. Crystals of hyalophane have prismatic habit. Hyalophane grows near calcites and dolomites, often together with manganese minerals.
Found: Hyalophane was found in Kaso (Japan), Otjosond (Namibia), Broken Hill (Australia), Binnatal (Switzerland) and in the valley of Aosta (Italy). In Czech Republic hyalophane was found in Chvaletice area.
Used for: In jewelry.
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Crystal structure |
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Monoclinic |
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Hardness |
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6,5 |
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Color |
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Colorless, various colors |
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Luster |
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Glassy |
