Sarcopside and Riebeckite Physical Properties

Sarcopside

Riebeckite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.79-3.943.28-3.44

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Lamellar, Splintery

Uneven, Splintery, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

45.0-6.0

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

Sarcopside and Riebeckite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sarcopside and Riebeckite 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 Sarcopside and Riebeckite chemical formula.

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Sarcopside and Riebeckite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sarcopside and Riebeckite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sarcopside and Riebeckite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sarcopside is 3.28-3.44 whereas that of Riebeckite is 3.28-3.44.