Glass and Richterite Physical Properties

Glass

Richterite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.39-4.003.0-3.5

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)

Uneven, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-65-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Glass and Richterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Glass and Richterite 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 Glass and Richterite chemical formula.

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Glass and Richterite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Glass and Richterite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Glass and Richterite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Glass is 3.0-3.5 whereas that of Richterite is 3.0-3.5.