Rhyolite and Marialite Physical Properties

Rhyolite

Marialite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available2.50

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

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

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

Distinct on {100} and {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

75.5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Rhyolite and Marialite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhyolite and Marialite 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 Marialite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Marialite- 3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Rhyolite and Marialite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rhyolite and Marialite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rhyolite and Marialite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rhyolite is 2.50 whereas that of Marialite is 2.50.