Diaspore and Rhyolite Physical Properties

Diaspore

Rhyolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Very brittle

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1.2 Solubility

insoluble

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.30-3.40Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal

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1.6 Cleavage

{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-77

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Diaspore and Rhyolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diaspore 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 Diaspore and Rhyolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Diaspore- AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Diaspore and Rhyolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diaspore and Rhyolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diaspore and Rhyolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diaspore is Not Available whereas that of Rhyolite is Not Available.