Richterite and Euclase Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.0-3.5
  
3.08-3.12
  
Fracture
Uneven, Brittle
  
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), Brittle, Metallic
  
Cleavage
Perfect
  
{010} Perfect
  
Mohs Hardness
5-6
  
7.5
  
Chemical Composition
Not Available
  
BeAlSiO 4(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
Richterite and Euclase Chemical Formula
While comparing Richterite and Euclase 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 Richterite and Euclase chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Euclase- BeAlSiO 4(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Richterite and Euclase Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Richterite and Euclase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Richterite and Euclase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Richterite is 3.08-3.12 whereas that of Euclase is 3.08-3.12.