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Rhyolite and Chalcedony Physical Properties


Chalcedony and Rhyolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Soluble   

Durability
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Specific Gravity
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2.55-2.70   

Fracture
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Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann   

Cleavage
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Absent   

Mohs Hardness
7   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
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SiO2   

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Rhyolite and Chalcedony Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhyolite and Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony chemical formula.

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Rhyolite and Chalcedony Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rhyolite and Chalcedony Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rhyolite and Chalcedony Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rhyolite is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Chalcedony is 2.55-2.70.

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