Friedelite and Chambersite Physical Properties

Friedelite

Chambersite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.06-3.193.50

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

{010} Perfect

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-57

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Mn 3B 7O 13ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Friedelite and Chambersite Chemical Formula

While comparing Friedelite and Chambersite 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 Chambersite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Friedelite- Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Chambersite- Mn 3B 7O 13ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Friedelite and Chambersite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Friedelite and Chambersite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Friedelite and Chambersite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Friedelite is 3.50 whereas that of Chambersite is 3.50.