Friedelite and Calcite Satin Spar Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
Not Available
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Specific Gravity
3.06-3.19
2.67-2.73
Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, Brittle, Uneven
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
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.
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Friedelite and Calcite Satin Spar Chemical Formula
While comparing Friedelite and Calcite Satin Spar 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 Calcite Satin Spar chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Friedelite- Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Calcite Satin Spar- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Friedelite and Calcite Satin Spar Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Friedelite and Calcite Satin Spar Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Friedelite and Calcite Satin Spar Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Friedelite is 2.67-2.73 whereas that of Calcite Satin Spar is 2.67-2.73.