Hydrophane and Riebeckite Physical Properties

Hydrophane and Riebeckite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hydrophane 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 Hydrophane and Riebeckite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Hydrophane- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
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Hydrophane and Riebeckite Specific Gravity

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