Friedelite and Gaspeite Physical Properties

Friedelite

Gaspeite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

HCl soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.06-3.193.71

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

{010} Perfect

{10 1 1} Good

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-54.5-5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3

Friedelite and Gaspeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Friedelite and Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Friedelite- Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Gaspeite- (Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3

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Friedelite and Gaspeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Friedelite and Gaspeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Friedelite and Gaspeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Friedelite is 3.71 whereas that of Gaspeite is 3.71.