Holmquistite and Riebeckite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Brittle
  
Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.95-3.13
  
3.28-3.44
  
Fracture
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Uneven, Splintery, Brittle
  
Cleavage
{210} Perfect
  
Perfect on {110}, intersecting at 56° and 124°; partings on {100} and {010}
  
Mohs Hardness
5-6
  
5.0-6.0
  
Chemical Composition
Li 2[(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2]Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
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Holmquistite and Riebeckite Chemical Formula
While comparing Holmquistite 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 Holmquistite and Riebeckite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Holmquistite- Li 2[(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2]Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
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Holmquistite and Riebeckite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Holmquistite and Riebeckite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Holmquistite and Riebeckite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Holmquistite is 3.28-3.44 whereas that of Riebeckite is 3.28-3.44.