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Tinzenite and Riebeckite Physical Properties


Riebeckite and Tinzenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.355-3.433   
3.28-3.44   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
Uneven, Splintery, Brittle   

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

Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
5.0-6.0   

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
Not Available   

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Tinzenite and Riebeckite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tinzenite 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 Tinzenite and Riebeckite chemical formula.

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Tinzenite and Riebeckite Specific Gravity

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

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