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Rhyolite and Atacamite Physical Properties


Atacamite and Rhyolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Brittle   

Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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3.745-3.776   

Fracture
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Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
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Perfect on {010}, fair on {101}   

Mohs Hardness
7   
3-3.5   

Chemical Composition
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Cu2Cl(OH)3   

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Rhyolite and Atacamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhyolite and Atacamite 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 Atacamite chemical formula.

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Rhyolite and Atacamite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rhyolite and Atacamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rhyolite and Atacamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rhyolite is 3.745-3.776 whereas that of Atacamite is 3.745-3.776.

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