Friedelite and Natrolite Physical Properties

Friedelite

Natrolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.06-3.192.20-2.26

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

{010} Perfect

Perfect on {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-55-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Na 2[Al 2Si 3O 10] · 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Friedelite and Natrolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Friedelite and Natrolite 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 Natrolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Friedelite- Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Natrolite- Na 2[Al 2Si 3O 10] · 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Friedelite and Natrolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Friedelite and Natrolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Friedelite and Natrolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Friedelite is 2.20-2.26 whereas that of Natrolite is 2.20-2.26.