Rhyolite and Thaumasite Physical Properties

Rhyolite

Thaumasite

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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 Available1.91

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

1.6 Cleavage

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Indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

73.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Ca 6Si 2(CO 3) 2(SO 4) 2(OH) 12 · 24H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Rhyolite and Thaumasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhyolite and Thaumasite 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 Thaumasite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Thaumasite- Ca 6Si 2(CO 3) 2(SO 4) 2(OH) 12 · 24H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Rhyolite and Thaumasite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rhyolite and Thaumasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rhyolite and Thaumasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rhyolite is 1.91 whereas that of Thaumasite is 1.91.