Dallasite and Riebeckite Physical Properties

Dallasite

Riebeckite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.58-2.913.28-3.44

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Uneven, Splintery, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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Perfect on {110}, intersecting at 56° and 124°; partings on {100} and {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-75.0-6.0

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Dallasite and Riebeckite Chemical Formula

While comparing Dallasite 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 Dallasite and Riebeckite chemical formula.

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Dallasite and Riebeckite Specific Gravity

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