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Rhyolite and Holmquistite Physical Properties


Holmquistite 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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2.95-3.13   

Fracture
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Cleavage
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{210} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
7   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
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Li 2[(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2]Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Rhyolite and Holmquistite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhyolite and Holmquistite 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 Holmquistite chemical formula.

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Rhyolite and Holmquistite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rhyolite and Holmquistite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rhyolite and Holmquistite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rhyolite is 2.95-3.13 whereas that of Holmquistite is 2.95-3.13.

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