Friedelite and Aragonite Physical Properties

Friedelite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Dilute acid

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.06-3.192.93-2.96

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, Brittle, Uneven

Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{010} Perfect

Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-53.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

CaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Friedelite and Aragonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Friedelite and Aragonite 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 Aragonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Friedelite- Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Aragonite- CaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Friedelite and Aragonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Friedelite and Aragonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Friedelite and Aragonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Friedelite is 2.93-2.96 whereas that of Aragonite is 2.93-2.96.