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Jet and Riebeckite Physical Properties

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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
1.19-1.35
3.28-3.44
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
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
2.5-4
5.0-6.0
1.8 Chemical Composition
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Jet and Riebeckite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jet 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 Jet and Riebeckite chemical formula.

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Jet and Riebeckite Specific Gravity

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