Friedelite and Apophyllite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
Not Available
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Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.06-3.19
2.30-2.50
Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, Brittle, Uneven
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
{010} Perfect
Perfect on (001)
Chemical Composition
Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Friedelite and Apophyllite Chemical Formula
While comparing Friedelite and Apophyllite 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 chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Friedelite- Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Apophyllite- KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Friedelite and Apophyllite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Friedelite and Apophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Friedelite and Apophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Friedelite is 2.30-2.50 whereas that of Apophyllite is 2.30-2.50.