Arfvedsonite and Friedelite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.3-3.5
  
3.06-3.19
  
Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
  
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, Brittle, Uneven
  
Cleavage
Perfect on [110]
  
{010} Perfect
  
Mohs Hardness
5-6
  
4-5
  
Chemical Composition
NaNa2(Fe++4Fe+++)Si8O22(OH)2
  
Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Arfvedsonite and Friedelite Chemical Formula
While comparing Arfvedsonite and Friedelite 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 Arfvedsonite and Friedelite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Arfvedsonite- NaNa2(Fe++4Fe+++)Si8O22(OH)2
- Chemical formula of Friedelite- Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Arfvedsonite and Friedelite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Arfvedsonite and Friedelite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Arfvedsonite and Friedelite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Arfvedsonite is 3.06-3.19 whereas that of Friedelite is 3.06-3.19.