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Riebeckite and Musgravite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.28-3.44
3.62-3.68
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Brittle
Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {110}, intersecting at 56° and 124°; partings on {100} and {010}
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.0-6.0
8-8.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
(Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Riebeckite and Musgravite Chemical Formula

While comparing Riebeckite and Musgravite 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 Musgravite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Musgravite- (Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Riebeckite and Musgravite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Riebeckite and Musgravite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Riebeckite and Musgravite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Riebeckite is 3.62-3.68 whereas that of Musgravite is 3.62-3.68.