Home
Gemstones


Rhyolite and Amblygonite Physical Properties


Amblygonite and Rhyolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
Not Available   
2.98-3.10   

Fracture
Not Available   
Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Sub-Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Not Available   
[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct   

Mohs Hardness
7   
6   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
(Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references   

Optical Properties >>
<< Astrology

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.

Compare Gems for Aquarius

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.

Gems for Aquarius

Gems for Aquarius


Compare Gems for Aquarius