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Friedelite and Chlorite group Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.06-3.19
2.6-3.3
1.5 Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, Brittle, Uneven
Lamellar
1.6 Cleavage
{010} Perfect
Perfect 001
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-5
2-2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
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Friedelite and Chlorite group Chemical Formula

While comparing Friedelite and Chlorite group 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 Chlorite group chemical formula.

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

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Friedelite and Chlorite group Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Friedelite and Chlorite group Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Friedelite is 2.6-3.3 whereas that of Chlorite group is 2.6-3.3.