Hydrophane
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Physical & Optical Properties
Category
Semi-Precious Gems
Mohs Hardness
5.5 – 6.5
Specific Gravity
1.98 – 2.5
Refractive Index
1.37 – 1.52
Crystal System
Amorphous
Cleavage
None
Fracture
Conchoidal,Splintery
Color
various
Pleochroism
Absent
Mohs Hardness
| Mohs | Reference mineral | Hydrophane |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Hydrophane
Blue Nile
Fine jewelry retailer
James Allen
Gemstone jewelry
Brilliant Earth
Ethically sourced gems
Amazon
Wide selection
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Treatments
Oils and parafins were used to delay the fading of play-of-colour in wet hydrophane. - Opal, Lithographie, 2007, p. 57
5.5 to 6.5Walter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.98 to 2.50Walter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
BrittleWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
NoneWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal,SplinteryWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.37 to 1.52Walter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
NoneWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
AbsentWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
All colours, play-of-colourWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Transparent,Translucent,OpaqueWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
AmorphousWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Kidney- or grape-shaped aggregatesWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Hydrophane information at mindat.org
About Hydrophane
水蛋白石是蛋白石的一种多孔变体，在干燥状态下呈不透明至半透明的白色或奶白色，但在浸入水中后会变得更加透明，并可能短暂显现出变彩效果，干燥后恢复原状。这种独特的'吸水'特性源于其多孔结构对水分的吸附。水蛋白石因其多孔性容易被染色，在珠宝市场上常出现染色处理品，购买时需谨慎。主要产于澳大利亚、巴西和埃塞俄比亚。
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Jewelry Use
Durability
4/10
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hydrophane?
水蛋白石是蛋白石的一种多孔变体，在干燥状态下呈不透明至半透明的白色或奶白色，但在浸入水中后会变得更加透明，并可能短暂显现出变彩效果，干燥后恢复原状。这种独特的'吸水'特性源于其多孔结构对水分的吸附。水蛋白石因其多孔性容易被染色，在珠宝市场上常出现染色处理品，购买时需谨慎。主要产于澳大利亚、巴西和埃塞俄比亚。
What is the hardness of Hydrophane?
Hydrophane has a Mohs hardness of 5.5 to 6.5, making it moderate for use in jewelry.
What color is Hydrophane?
Hydrophane is primarily Various.
How much does Hydrophane cost?
Hydrophane falls into the Budget (< $50/ct) price range. Prices vary based on color, clarity, cut, and origin.
What is the crystal system of Hydrophane?
Hydrophane belongs to the Amorphous crystal system.