Rhyolite and Riebeckite Physical Properties

Rhyolite

Riebeckite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available3.28-3.44

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Uneven, Splintery, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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Perfect on {110}, intersecting at 56° and 124°; partings on {100} and {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

75.0-6.0

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Rhyolite and Riebeckite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhyolite and Riebeckite 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 Riebeckite chemical formula.

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Rhyolite and Riebeckite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rhyolite and Riebeckite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rhyolite and Riebeckite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rhyolite is 3.28-3.44 whereas that of Riebeckite is 3.28-3.44.