Pietersite and Riebeckite Physical Properties

Pietersite

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

Not Available3.28-3.44

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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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

55.0-6.0

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Pietersite and Riebeckite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pietersite 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 Pietersite and Riebeckite chemical formula.

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Pietersite and Riebeckite Specific Gravity

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