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Friedelite and Achroite Physical Properties


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Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.06-3.19  
2.90-3.40  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
{010} Perfect  
Indiscernible  

Mohs Hardness
4-5  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) Formula given for elbaite.  

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Friedelite and Achroite Chemical Formula

While comparing Friedelite and Achroite 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 Friedelite and Achroite chemical formula.

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Friedelite and Achroite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Friedelite and Achroite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Friedelite and Achroite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Friedelite is 2.90-3.40 whereas that of Achroite is 2.90-3.40.

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