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Friedelite and Chalcedony Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.06-3.19
2.55-2.70
1.5 Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, Brittle, Uneven
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
1.6 Cleavage
{010} Perfect
Absent
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-5
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
SiO2

Friedelite and Chalcedony Chemical Formula

While comparing Friedelite and Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Friedelite- Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Chalcedony- SiO2

Friedelite and Chalcedony Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Friedelite and Chalcedony Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Friedelite and Chalcedony Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Friedelite is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Chalcedony is 2.55-2.70.

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