Rhyolite and Zircon Physical Properties

Rhyolite

Zircon

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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insoluble

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available3.93-4.73

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

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{110} and {111}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

77.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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ZrSiO₄

Rhyolite and Zircon Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhyolite and Zircon 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 Zircon chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO₄

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Rhyolite and Zircon Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rhyolite and Zircon Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rhyolite and Zircon Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rhyolite is 3.93-4.73 whereas that of Zircon is 3.93-4.73.