Friedelite and Chondrodite Physical Properties

Friedelite

Chondrodite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.06-3.193.10-3.20

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{010} Perfect

Poor to good on (001)

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-56-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Friedelite and Chondrodite Chemical Formula

While comparing Friedelite and Chondrodite 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 Chondrodite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Friedelite- Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Chondrodite- (Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Friedelite and Chondrodite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Friedelite and Chondrodite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Friedelite and Chondrodite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Friedelite is 3.10-3.20 whereas that of Chondrodite is 3.10-3.20.