Rhyolite and Afghanite Physical Properties

Rhyolite

Afghanite

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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

Not Available2.55-2.65

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

Perfect {10 1 0}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

75.5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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(Na,Ca,K) 8(Si,Al) 12O 24(SO 4,Cl,CO 3) 3(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Rhyolite and Afghanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhyolite and Afghanite 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 Rhyolite and Afghanite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Afghanite- (Na,Ca,K) 8(Si,Al) 12O 24(SO 4,Cl,CO 3) 3(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Rhyolite and Afghanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rhyolite and Afghanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rhyolite and Afghanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rhyolite is 2.55-2.65 whereas that of Afghanite is 2.55-2.65.