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Radiolarite and Achroite Physical Properties


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Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
2.90-3.40  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
None  
Indiscernible  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
SiO2  
Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) Formula given for elbaite.  

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Radiolarite and Achroite Chemical Formula

While comparing Radiolarite and Achroite 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 Radiolarite and Achroite chemical formula.

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Radiolarite and Achroite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Radiolarite and Achroite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Radiolarite and Achroite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Radiolarite is 2.90-3.40 whereas that of Achroite is 2.90-3.40.

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