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