Radiolarite and Rock Crystal Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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2.65
  
Fracture
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ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Cleavage
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Mohs Hardness
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7
  
Chemical Composition
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SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Radiolarite and Rock Crystal Chemical Formula
While comparing Radiolarite and Rock Crystal 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 Rock Crystal chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Rock Crystal- SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Radiolarite and Rock Crystal Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Radiolarite and Rock Crystal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Radiolarite and Rock Crystal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Radiolarite is 2.65 whereas that of Rock Crystal is 2.65.