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Riebeckite and Sard Physical Properties

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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
3.28-3.44
2.58-2.63
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Brittle
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {110}, intersecting at 56° and 124°; partings on {100} and {010}
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.0-6.0
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Riebeckite and Sard Chemical Formula

While comparing Riebeckite and Sard 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 Sard chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Sard- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Riebeckite and Sard Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Riebeckite and Sard Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Riebeckite and Sard Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Riebeckite is 2.58-2.63 whereas that of Sard is 2.58-2.63.