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Larimar and Riebeckite Physical Properties


Riebeckite and Larimar Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Brittle   

Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.74-2.90   
3.28-3.44   

Fracture
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Uneven, Splintery, Brittle   

Cleavage
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Perfect on {110}, intersecting at 56° and 124°; partings on {100} and {010}   

Mohs Hardness
5   
5.0-6.0   

Chemical Composition
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
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Larimar and Riebeckite Chemical Formula

While comparing Larimar 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 Larimar and Riebeckite chemical formula.

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Larimar and Riebeckite Specific Gravity

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

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