Rhyolite and Zoisite Physical Properties

Rhyolite

Zoisite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available3.20-3.50

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

1.6 Cleavage

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Perfect {010} imperfect {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

76-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Ca₂Al₃(SiO₄)₃(OH)

Rhyolite and Zoisite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhyolite and Zoisite 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 Zoisite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Zoisite- Ca₂Al₃(SiO₄)₃(OH)

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Rhyolite and Zoisite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rhyolite and Zoisite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rhyolite and Zoisite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rhyolite is 3.20-3.50 whereas that of Zoisite is 3.20-3.50.