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Amazonite and Riebeckite Physical Properties


Riebeckite and Amazonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.57  
3.28-3.44  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven, Splintery  

Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal  
Perfect on {110}, intersecting at 56° and 124°; partings on {100} and {010}  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
5.0-6.0  

Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8  
Na2Fe2+3Fe3+2Si8O22(OH)2  

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Amazonite and Riebeckite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite and Riebeckite 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 Amazonite and Riebeckite chemical formula.

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Amazonite and Riebeckite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amazonite and Riebeckite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amazonite and Riebeckite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amazonite is 3.28-3.44 whereas that of Riebeckite is 3.28-3.44.

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