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Friedelite and Andesine Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.06-3.19
2.65-2.69
1.5 Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, Brittle, Uneven
Uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
{010} Perfect
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-5
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8

Friedelite and Andesine Chemical Formula

While comparing Friedelite and Andesine 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 Andesine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Friedelite- Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Andesine- (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8

Friedelite and Andesine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Friedelite and Andesine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Friedelite and Andesine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Friedelite is 2.65-2.69 whereas that of Andesine is 2.65-2.69.

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