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Tinaksite and Richterite Physical Properties


Richterite and Tinaksite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.82   
3.0-3.5   

Fracture
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Uneven, Brittle   

Cleavage
Perfect in one direction, indistinct in one direction   
Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
6   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
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Tinaksite and Richterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tinaksite 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 Tinaksite and Richterite chemical formula.

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Tinaksite and Richterite Specific Gravity

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

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