Chlorastrolite and Friedelite Physical Properties

Chlorastrolite and Friedelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chlorastrolite 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 Chlorastrolite and Friedelite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Chlorastrolite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe)Al 2(SiO 4)(Si 2O 7)(OH) 2 · H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
• Chemical formula of Friedelite- Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Chlorastrolite and Friedelite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chlorastrolite and Friedelite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chlorastrolite and Friedelite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chlorastrolite is 3.06-3.19 whereas that of Friedelite is 3.06-3.19.