Friedelite and Chrome-Chalcedony Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.06-3.19
2.55-2.70
Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, Brittle, Uneven
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Cleavage
{010} Perfect
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Chemical Composition
Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
SiO 2 (with trace Cr minerals) Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Friedelite and Chrome-Chalcedony Chemical Formula
While comparing Friedelite and Chrome-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 Chrome-Chalcedony chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Friedelite- Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Chrome-Chalcedony- SiO 2 (with trace Cr minerals) Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Friedelite and Chrome-Chalcedony Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Friedelite and Chrome-Chalcedony Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Friedelite and Chrome-Chalcedony Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Friedelite is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Chrome-Chalcedony is 2.55-2.70.