Vlasovite and Riebeckite Physical Properties

Vlasovite

Riebeckite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Nearly insoluble in HCl and HNO₃

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.973.28-3.44

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle

Uneven, Splintery, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Distinct on {010}

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

Not Available

Vlasovite and Riebeckite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vlasovite 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 Vlasovite and Riebeckite chemical formula.

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Vlasovite and Riebeckite Specific Gravity

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