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Riebeckite

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Riebeckite and Viridine 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
3.28-3.443.05-3.21
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Brittle
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur 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
5.0-6.07-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
(Al,Mn3+ ) 2SiO 4OGemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Riebeckite and Viridine Chemical Formula

While comparing Riebeckite and Viridine 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 Viridine chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Viridine- (Al,Mn3+ ) 2SiO 4OGemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Riebeckite and Viridine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Riebeckite and Viridine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Riebeckite and Viridine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Riebeckite is 3.05-3.21 whereas that of Viridine is 3.05-3.21.