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Amazonite and Rhyolite Physical Properties


Rhyolite and Amazonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.57  
-9999  

Fracture
Uneven  
-  

Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal  
None  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
7  

Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8  
70% SiO2, Al2O3, Na2O, K2O  

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Amazonite and Rhyolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite and Rhyolite 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 Amazonite and Rhyolite chemical formula.

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Amazonite and Rhyolite Specific Gravity

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

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