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Riebeckite
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Riebeckite and Dioptase Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.28-3.443.25-3.35
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {110}, intersecting at 56° and 124°; partings on {100} and {010}
Perfect in three directions
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.0-6.05
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Riebeckite and Dioptase Chemical Formula

While comparing Riebeckite and Dioptase 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 Dioptase chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Dioptase- CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Riebeckite and Dioptase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Riebeckite and Dioptase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Riebeckite and Dioptase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Riebeckite is 3.25-3.35 whereas that of Dioptase is 3.25-3.35.