Friedelite and Moissanite Physical Properties

Friedelite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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none

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.06-3.193.17-3.24

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{010} Perfect

(0001) indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-59-9.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Friedelite and Moissanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Friedelite and Moissanite 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 Moissanite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Friedelite- Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Friedelite and Moissanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Friedelite and Moissanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Friedelite and Moissanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Friedelite is 3.17-3.24 whereas that of Moissanite is 3.17-3.24.