Friedelite and Polyhalite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Brittle
  
Solubility
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Soluble
  
Durability
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Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.06-3.19
  
2.78
  
Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, Brittle, Uneven
  
Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
{010} Perfect
  
Perfect on {10 1 }; parting on {010}
  
Mohs Hardness
4-5
  
3.5
  
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.