Friedelite and Magnesite Physical Properties

Friedelite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Effervesces in hot HCl

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.06-3.192.92-3.12

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{010} Perfect

[10 1 1] perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-53.5-4.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

MgCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Friedelite and Magnesite Chemical Formula

While comparing Friedelite and Magnesite 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 Magnesite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Friedelite- Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Magnesite- MgCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Friedelite and Magnesite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Friedelite and Magnesite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Friedelite and Magnesite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Friedelite is 2.92-3.12 whereas that of Magnesite is 2.92-3.12.