Friedelite and Chabazite Physical Properties

Friedelite

Chabazite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.06-3.192.08-2.16

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Irregular/uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

{010} Perfect

distinct/good on {1011}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-54.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Friedelite and Chabazite Chemical Formula

While comparing Friedelite and Chabazite 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 Chabazite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Friedelite- Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Chabazite- CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Friedelite and Chabazite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Friedelite and Chabazite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Friedelite and Chabazite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Friedelite is 2.08-2.16 whereas that of Chabazite is 2.08-2.16.