Tinaksite and Riebeckite Physical Properties

Tinaksite

Riebeckite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.823.28-3.44

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Uneven, Splintery, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect in one direction, indistinct in one direction

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

65.0-6.0

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Tinaksite and Riebeckite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tinaksite 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 Tinaksite and Riebeckite chemical formula.

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Tinaksite and Riebeckite Specific Gravity

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