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Rhyolite and Montebrasite Physical Properties


Montebrasite 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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2.98-3.10   

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

Cleavage
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{100} Perfect, {110} Good, {011} Distinct   

Mohs Hardness
7   
5.5-6   

Chemical Composition
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LiAl(PO 4)(OH,F)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

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Rhyolite and Montebrasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhyolite and Montebrasite 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 Montebrasite chemical formula.

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Rhyolite and Montebrasite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rhyolite and Montebrasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rhyolite and Montebrasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rhyolite is 2.98-3.10 whereas that of Montebrasite is 2.98-3.10.

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