Rhyolite and Hiddenite Physical Properties

Rhyolite

Hiddenite

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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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1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available3.15-3.21

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

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1,2 prismatic

1.7 Mohs Hardness

76-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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LiAlSi₂O₆

Rhyolite and Hiddenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhyolite and Hiddenite 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 Hiddenite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hiddenite- LiAlSi₂O₆

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Rhyolite and Hiddenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rhyolite and Hiddenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rhyolite and Hiddenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rhyolite is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Hiddenite is 3.15-3.21.