Rhyolite and Amazonite Physical Properties

Rhyolite

Amazonite

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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 Available2.55-2.57

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

1.6 Cleavage

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2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal

1.7 Mohs Hardness

76-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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KAlSi₃O₈

Rhyolite and Amazonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhyolite and Amazonite 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 Amazonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi₃O₈

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Rhyolite and Amazonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rhyolite and Amazonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rhyolite and Amazonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rhyolite is 2.55-2.57 whereas that of Amazonite is 2.55-2.57.