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Friedelite
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Friedelite and Apophyllite KF Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.06-3.192.33-2.37
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, Brittle, Uneven
Uneven, Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
{010} Perfect
Perfect on {001}, imperfect on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-54.5-5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
(K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)

Friedelite and Apophyllite KF Chemical Formula

While comparing Friedelite and Apophyllite KF 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 Apophyllite KF chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Friedelite- Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Apophyllite KF- (K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)

Friedelite and Apophyllite KF Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Friedelite and Apophyllite KF Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Friedelite and Apophyllite KF Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Friedelite is 2.33-2.37 whereas that of Apophyllite KF is 2.33-2.37.