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Friedelite and Goshenite 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
2.60-2.90
1.5 Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, Brittle, Uneven
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
{010} Perfect
3,1 basal
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-5
7.5-8
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Be3Al2SiO6

Friedelite and Goshenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Friedelite and Goshenite 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 Goshenite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Friedelite- Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Goshenite- Be3Al2SiO6

Friedelite and Goshenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Friedelite and Goshenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Friedelite and Goshenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Friedelite is 2.60-2.90 whereas that of Goshenite is 2.60-2.90.