Gedrite and Rhyolite Physical Properties

Gedrite

Rhyolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.15-3.259Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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1.6 Cleavage

Gedrite Magnesiogedrite , Comments: Dark gray cleavage fragment of magnesiogedrite (gedrite). , Location: Bamble, Telemark, Norway. , Scale: See Image.

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-67

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe2+ ) 2[(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2](Si 6Al 2)O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Gedrite and Rhyolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gedrite 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 Gedrite and Rhyolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Gedrite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 2[(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2](Si 6Al 2)O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Gedrite and Rhyolite Specific Gravity

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