Friedelite and Ceylonite Physical Properties

Friedelite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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none

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.06-3.193.63-3.9

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

{010} Perfect

Indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-57.5-8

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references

Friedelite and Ceylonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Friedelite and Ceylonite 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 Ceylonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Friedelite- Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Ceylonite- (Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references

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Friedelite and Ceylonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Friedelite and Ceylonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Friedelite and Ceylonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Friedelite is 3.63-3.9 whereas that of Ceylonite is 3.63-3.9.