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Riebeckite
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Riebeckite and Chalcedony Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.28-3.442.55-2.70
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Brittle
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {110}, intersecting at 56° and 124°; partings on {100} and {010}
Absent
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.0-6.06.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
SiO2

Riebeckite and Chalcedony Chemical Formula

While comparing Riebeckite and Chalcedony 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 Riebeckite and Chalcedony chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Chalcedony- SiO2

Riebeckite and Chalcedony Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Riebeckite and Chalcedony Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Riebeckite and Chalcedony Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Riebeckite is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Chalcedony is 2.55-2.70.