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Friedelite
Friedelite

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Friedelite and Pyromorphite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Brittle

Solubility

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-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.06-3.196.5-7.1
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven
Uneven, Conchoidal

Cleavage

{010} Perfect
Imperfect- [10 1 1]

Mohs Hardness

4-53.5-4
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Friedelite and Pyromorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Friedelite and Pyromorphite 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 Pyromorphite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Friedelite- Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Pyromorphite- Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Friedelite and Pyromorphite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Friedelite and Pyromorphite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Friedelite and Pyromorphite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Friedelite is 6.5-7.1 whereas that of Pyromorphite is 6.5-7.1.