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Rhyolite and Hambergite Physical Properties


Hambergite and Rhyolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Brittle   

Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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2.33-2.37   

Fracture
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ConchoidalWalter Schumann, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
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Perfect on {010}, good on {100}   

Mohs Hardness
7   
7.5   

Chemical Composition
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Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Rhyolite and Hambergite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhyolite and Hambergite 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 Hambergite chemical formula.

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Rhyolite and Hambergite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rhyolite and Hambergite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rhyolite and Hambergite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rhyolite is 2.33-2.37 whereas that of Hambergite is 2.33-2.37.

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