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Rhyolite and Willemite Physical Properties


Willemite 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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3.89-4.18   

Fracture
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Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven   

Cleavage
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{0001}, {11 2 0} imperfect   

Mohs Hardness
7   
5.5   

Chemical Composition
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Zn 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Rhyolite and Willemite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhyolite and Willemite 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 Willemite chemical formula.

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Rhyolite and Willemite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rhyolite and Willemite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rhyolite and Willemite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rhyolite is 3.89-4.18 whereas that of Willemite is 3.89-4.18.

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