Riebeckite and Richterite Physical Properties

Riebeckite

Richterite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.28-3.443.0-3.5

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Splintery, Brittle

Uneven, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {110}, intersecting at 56° and 124°; partings on {100} and {010}

Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.0-6.05-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Riebeckite and Richterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Riebeckite and Richterite 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 Richterite chemical formula.

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Riebeckite and Richterite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Riebeckite and Richterite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Riebeckite and Richterite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Riebeckite is 3.0-3.5 whereas that of Richterite is 3.0-3.5.