Gaspite and Riebeckite Physical Properties

Gaspite

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

3.213.28-3.44

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

4.5-55.0-6.0

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Gaspite and Riebeckite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaspite 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 Gaspite and Riebeckite chemical formula.

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Gaspite and Riebeckite Specific Gravity

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