Friedelite and Nepouite Physical Properties

Friedelite

Nepouite

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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

3.06-3.193.18-3.24

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

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1.6 Cleavage

{010} Perfect

perfect on {001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-52

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

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Friedelite and Nepouite Chemical Formula

While comparing Friedelite and Nepouite 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 Nepouite chemical formula.

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

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Friedelite and Nepouite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Friedelite and Nepouite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Friedelite and Nepouite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Friedelite is 3.18-3.24 whereas that of Nepouite is 3.18-3.24.