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Friedelite and Hiddenite 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
3.15-3.21
1.5 Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, Brittle, Uneven
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
{010} Perfect
1,2 prismatic
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-5
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
LiAlSi2O6

Friedelite and Hiddenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Friedelite and Hiddenite 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 Hiddenite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Friedelite- Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Hiddenite- LiAlSi2O6

Friedelite and Hiddenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Friedelite and Hiddenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Friedelite and Hiddenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Friedelite is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Hiddenite is 3.15-3.21.