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Nuummite and Riebeckite Physical Properties


Riebeckite and Nuummite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.18-3.37   
3.28-3.44   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Uneven, Splintery, Brittle   

Cleavage
Perfect on 210   
Perfect on {110}, intersecting at 56° and 124°; partings on {100} and {010}   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6   
5.0-6.0   

Chemical Composition
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Not Available   

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Nuummite and Riebeckite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nuummite 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 Nuummite and Riebeckite chemical formula.

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Nuummite and Riebeckite Specific Gravity

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

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