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Physical & Optical Properties
Category
Semi-Precious Gems
Mohs Hardness
4.0 – 6.0
Specific Gravity
2.39 – 4.0
Refractive Index
1.48 – 1.7
Crystal System
Amorphous
Luster
Vitreous
Fracture
Conchoidal
Color
various
Mohs Hardness
| Mohs | Reference mineral | Glass |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Talc | |
| 2 | Gypsum | |
| 3 | Calcite | |
| 4 | Fluorite | ● |
| 5 | Apatite | ● |
| 6 | Orthoclase | ● |
| 7 | Quartz | |
| 8 | Topaz | |
| 9 | Corundum | |
| 10 | Diamond |
Crystal System
Value & Market
Price Tier
Budget (< $50/ct)
Where to Buy Glass
Blue Nile
Fine jewelry retailer
James Allen
Gemstone jewelry
Brilliant Earth
Ethically sourced gems
Amazon
Wide selection
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Treatments
Can be coated with metal foils - Gemmological Tables, Ulrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda, 2004, p 2
4 to 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda, Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
2.39 to 4.00Ulrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda, Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
1.48 to 1.70Ulrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda, Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
IsotropicUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda, Gemmological Tables (2004)
Various, play of colourUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda, Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
Yellowish green, Fe2+ in octahedral coordination. Brown Fe3+ in octahedral coordinationW. William Hanneman, Pragmatic Spectroscopy For Gemologists (2011)
Transparent,Translucent,OpaqueUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda, Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
VitreousGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
Strong chalky fluorescence commonHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli, Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010)
AmorphousHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli, Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) More from other references
Gas bubbles, swirl marks, partly tabby extinction - Gemmological Tables, Ulrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda, 2004, p 2
Glass information at mindat.org
About Glass
宝石玻璃（玻璃质材料）在珠宝史上有着悠久的应用历史，天然玻璃（如黑曜石、利比亚沙漠玻璃）和人工玻璃均被用于装饰目的。人工玻璃可模拟几乎所有宝石的颜色和外观，是珠宝行业中广泛使用的仿制材料。鉴别玻璃的关键特征包括内部气泡、旋纹、折射率较低以及无双折射等。尽管非天然矿物，玻璃在宝石学中仍具有重要的研究和鉴定意义。
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Jewelry Use
Durability
3/10
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Glass?
宝石玻璃（玻璃质材料）在珠宝史上有着悠久的应用历史，天然玻璃（如黑曜石、利比亚沙漠玻璃）和人工玻璃均被用于装饰目的。人工玻璃可模拟几乎所有宝石的颜色和外观，是珠宝行业中广泛使用的仿制材料。鉴别玻璃的关键特征包括内部气泡、旋纹、折射率较低以及无双折射等。尽管非天然矿物，玻璃在宝石学中仍具有重要的研究和鉴定意义。
What is the hardness of Glass?
Glass has a Mohs hardness of 4.0 to 6.0, making it relatively soft for use in jewelry.
What color is Glass?
Glass is primarily Various.
How much does Glass cost?
Glass falls into the Budget (< $50/ct) price range. Prices vary based on color, clarity, cut, and origin.
What is the crystal system of Glass?
Glass belongs to the Amorphous crystal system.