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Parisite and Richterite Physical Properties


Richterite and Parisite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.33-4.42  
3.0-3.5  

Fracture
-  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Perfect  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
4.5  
5-6  

Chemical Composition
Ca(Nd,Ce,La) 2(CO 3) 3F 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
Na(CaNa)(Mg,Fe++)5(Si8O22)(OH)2  

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Parisite and Richterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Parisite and Richterite 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 Parisite and Richterite chemical formula.

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Parisite and Richterite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Parisite and Richterite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Parisite and Richterite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Parisite is 3.0-3.5 whereas that of Richterite is 3.0-3.5.

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