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Friedelite and Polyhalite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.06-3.19
2.78
1.5 Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, Brittle, Uneven
Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{010} Perfect
Perfect on {10 1 }; parting on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-5
3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
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Friedelite and Polyhalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Friedelite and Polyhalite 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 Polyhalite chemical formula.

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

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Friedelite and Polyhalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Friedelite and Polyhalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Friedelite is 2.78 whereas that of Polyhalite is 2.78.