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Helenite and Richterite Physical Properties


Richterite and Helenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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3.0-3.5   

Fracture
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Uneven, Brittle   

Cleavage
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Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
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5-6   

Chemical Composition
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Helenite and Richterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Helenite 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 Helenite and Richterite chemical formula.

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Helenite and Richterite Specific Gravity

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

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