Friedelite and Richterite Physical Properties

Friedelite

Richterite

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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

3.06-3.193.0-3.5

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Uneven, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{010} Perfect

Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-55-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

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Friedelite and Richterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Friedelite and Richterite 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 Richterite chemical formula.

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

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Friedelite and Richterite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Friedelite and Richterite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Friedelite and Richterite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Friedelite is 3.0-3.5 whereas that of Richterite is 3.0-3.5.