Friedelite and Phenakite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.06-3.19
2.90-2.98
Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, Brittle, Uneven
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), Brittle
Cleavage
{010} Perfect
Distinct on {11 2 0}, imperfect on {10 1 1}
Chemical Composition
Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Be 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Friedelite and Phenakite Chemical Formula
While comparing Friedelite and Phenakite 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 Phenakite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Friedelite- Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Phenakite- Be 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Friedelite and Phenakite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Friedelite and Phenakite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Friedelite and Phenakite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Friedelite is 2.90-2.98 whereas that of Phenakite is 2.90-2.98.