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Riebeckite
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Riebeckite and Sulfur Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

-
insoluble

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.28-3.44-9999
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Splintery
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Cleavage

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

Mohs Hardness

5.0-6.0-9999
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Na2Fe2+3Fe3+2Si8O22(OH)2
S8

Riebeckite and Sulfur Chemical Formula

While comparing Riebeckite and Sulfur 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 Sulfur chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Riebeckite- Na2Fe2+3Fe3+2Si8O22(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Sulfur- S8

Riebeckite and Sulfur Specific Gravity

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