Rhyolite and Emerald Physical Properties

Rhyolite

Emerald

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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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Hard

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available2.67-2.78

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

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Imperfect on the [0001]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

77.5-8

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Be₃Al₂SiO₆

Rhyolite and Emerald Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhyolite and Emerald 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 Emerald chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Emerald- Be₃Al₂SiO₆

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Rhyolite and Emerald Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rhyolite and Emerald Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rhyolite and Emerald Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rhyolite is 2.67-2.78 whereas that of Emerald is 2.67-2.78.