Friedelite and Musgravite Physical Properties

Friedelite

Musgravite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.06-3.193.62-3.68

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

{010} Perfect

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-58-8.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

(Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Friedelite and Musgravite Chemical Formula

While comparing Friedelite and Musgravite 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 Musgravite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Friedelite- Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Musgravite- (Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Friedelite and Musgravite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Friedelite and Musgravite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Friedelite and Musgravite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Friedelite is 3.62-3.68 whereas that of Musgravite is 3.62-3.68.