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Arfvedsonite
Arfvedsonite

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Arfvedsonite and Riebeckite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.3-3.53.28-3.44
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Splintery, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on [110]
Perfect on {110}, intersecting at 56° and 124°; partings on {100} and {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-65.0-6.0
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaNa2(Fe++4Fe+++)Si8O22(OH)2
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Arfvedsonite and Riebeckite Chemical Formula

While comparing Arfvedsonite 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 Arfvedsonite and Riebeckite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Arfvedsonite- NaNa2(Fe++4Fe+++)Si8O22(OH)2
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Arfvedsonite and Riebeckite Specific Gravity

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