Home
×

Montebrasite
Montebrasite

Riebeckite
Riebeckite



ADD
Compare
X
Montebrasite
X
Riebeckite

Montebrasite and Riebeckite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.98-3.10
3.28-3.44
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, Splintery, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{100} Perfect, {110} Good, {011} Distinct
Perfect on {110}, intersecting at 56° and 124°; partings on {100} and {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
5.0-6.0
1.8 Chemical Composition
LiAl(PO 4)(OH,F)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Not Available

Montebrasite and Riebeckite Chemical Formula

While comparing Montebrasite 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 Montebrasite and Riebeckite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Montebrasite- LiAl(PO 4)(OH,F)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  • >

Montebrasite and Riebeckite Specific Gravity

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