Rhyolite and Amblygonite Physical Properties

Rhyolite

Amblygonite

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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 Available2.98-3.10

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Sub-Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

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[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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(Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Rhyolite and Amblygonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhyolite and Amblygonite 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 Amblygonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Amblygonite- (Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

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Rhyolite and Amblygonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rhyolite and Amblygonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rhyolite and Amblygonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rhyolite is 2.98-3.10 whereas that of Amblygonite is 2.98-3.10.