Musgravite and Riebeckite Physical Properties

Musgravite

Riebeckite

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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

3.62-3.683.28-3.44

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal

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

8-8.55.0-6.0

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Musgravite and Riebeckite Chemical Formula

While comparing Musgravite 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 Musgravite and Riebeckite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Musgravite- (Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Musgravite and Riebeckite Specific Gravity

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