Rhyolite and Scolecite Physical Properties

Rhyolite

Scolecite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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Soluble

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available2.20-2.23

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Irregular/uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

Perfect on {110} and {1 1 0}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

75-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Rhyolite and Scolecite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhyolite and Scolecite 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 Scolecite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Scolecite- CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Rhyolite and Scolecite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rhyolite and Scolecite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rhyolite and Scolecite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rhyolite is 2.20-2.23 whereas that of Scolecite is 2.20-2.23.