Friedelite and Afghanite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
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Solubility
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Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.06-3.19
2.55-2.65
Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, Brittle, Uneven
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
{010} Perfect
Perfect {10 1 0}
Chemical Composition
Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
(Na,Ca,K) 8(Si,Al) 12O 24(SO 4,Cl,CO 3) 3(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Friedelite and Afghanite Chemical Formula
While comparing Friedelite and Afghanite 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 Afghanite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Friedelite- Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Afghanite- (Na,Ca,K) 8(Si,Al) 12O 24(SO 4,Cl,CO 3) 3(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Friedelite and Afghanite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Friedelite and Afghanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Friedelite and Afghanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Friedelite is 2.55-2.65 whereas that of Afghanite is 2.55-2.65.