Riebeckite and Girasol Physical Properties

Riebeckite and Girasol Chemical Formula

While comparing Riebeckite and Girasol 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 Girasol chemical formula.

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• Chemical formula of Girasol- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Riebeckite and Girasol Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Riebeckite and Girasol Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Riebeckite and Girasol Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Riebeckite is 1.98-2.50 whereas that of Girasol is 1.98-2.50.