Rhyolite and Gyrolite Physical Properties

Rhyolite

Gyrolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available2.48

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

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Perfect on {001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)

Rhyolite and Gyrolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhyolite and Gyrolite 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 Gyrolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Gyrolite- NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)

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Rhyolite and Gyrolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rhyolite and Gyrolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rhyolite and Gyrolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rhyolite is 2.48 whereas that of Gyrolite is 2.48.