Friedelite and Clinohedrite Physical Properties

Friedelite

Clinohedrite

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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

3.06-3.193.28-3.335

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

{010} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-55.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Friedelite and Clinohedrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Friedelite and Clinohedrite 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 Clinohedrite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Friedelite- Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Clinohedrite- CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Friedelite and Clinohedrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Friedelite and Clinohedrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Friedelite and Clinohedrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Friedelite is 3.28-3.335 whereas that of Clinohedrite is 3.28-3.335.