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Rhyolite and Chrysoberyl Physical Properties


Chrysoberyl and Rhyolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Brittle   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
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3.69-3.81   

Fracture
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Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
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Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}   

Mohs Hardness
7   
8.5   

Chemical Composition
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BeAl 2 O 4   

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Rhyolite and Chrysoberyl Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhyolite and Chrysoberyl 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 Chrysoberyl chemical formula.

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Rhyolite and Chrysoberyl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rhyolite and Chrysoberyl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rhyolite and Chrysoberyl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rhyolite is 3.69-3.81 whereas that of Chrysoberyl is 3.69-3.81.

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