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Johachidolite and Riebeckite Physical Properties


Riebeckite and Johachidolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Brittle   

Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.45   
3.28-3.44   

Fracture
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Uneven, Splintery, Brittle   

Cleavage
None   
Perfect on {110}, intersecting at 56° and 124°; partings on {100} and {010}   

Mohs Hardness
7.5   
5.0-6.0   

Chemical Composition
CaAlB 3O 7Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
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Johachidolite and Riebeckite Chemical Formula

While comparing Johachidolite 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 Johachidolite and Riebeckite chemical formula.

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Johachidolite and Riebeckite Specific Gravity

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

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