Friedelite and Moldavite Physical Properties

Friedelite

Moldavite

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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

3.06-3.192.32-2.38

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

{010} Perfect

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-55.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

SiO 2(+Al 2O 3)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Friedelite and Moldavite Chemical Formula

While comparing Friedelite and Moldavite 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 Moldavite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Friedelite- Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Moldavite- SiO 2(+Al 2O 3)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

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Friedelite and Moldavite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Friedelite and Moldavite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Friedelite and Moldavite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Friedelite is 2.32-2.38 whereas that of Moldavite is 2.32-2.38.