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Rhyolite and Esperite Physical Properties


Esperite and Rhyolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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4.28-4.42   

Fracture
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Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
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Distinct on [010] and [100] poor on [101]   

Mohs Hardness
7   
5-5.5   

Chemical Composition
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PbCa 3Zn 4(SiO 4) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Rhyolite and Esperite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhyolite and Esperite 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 Esperite chemical formula.

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Rhyolite and Esperite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rhyolite and Esperite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rhyolite and Esperite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rhyolite is 4.28-4.42 whereas that of Esperite is 4.28-4.42.

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