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Orbicular jasper
Orbicular jasper

Riebeckite
Riebeckite



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Orbicular jasper and Riebeckite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

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Brittle

Solubility

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-

Durability

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-

Specific Gravity

-99993.28-3.44
1 7.18
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Fracture

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Uneven, Splintery

Cleavage

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

Mohs Hardness

-99995.0-6.0
2 10
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Chemical Composition

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Na2Fe2+3Fe3+2Si8O22(OH)2

Orbicular jasper and Riebeckite Chemical Formula

While comparing Orbicular jasper 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 Orbicular jasper and Riebeckite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Orbicular jasper- -
  • Chemical formula of Riebeckite- Na2Fe2+3Fe3+2Si8O22(OH)2

Orbicular jasper and Riebeckite Specific Gravity

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