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Eudialyte and Riebeckite Physical Properties


Riebeckite and Eudialyte Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
H 2 SO 4   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.74-3.00   
3.28-3.44   

Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Uneven, Splintery, Brittle   

Cleavage
Distinct on {0001} imperfect on {11 2 0}   
Perfect on {110}, intersecting at 56° and 124°; partings on {100} and {010}   

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5   
5.0-6.0   

Chemical Composition
Na 4(Ca,Ce) 2(Fe,Mn,Y)ZrSi 8O 22(OH,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Not Available   

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Eudialyte and Riebeckite Chemical Formula

While comparing Eudialyte 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 Eudialyte and Riebeckite chemical formula.

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Eudialyte and Riebeckite Specific Gravity

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

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