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Friedelite and Richterite Physical Properties


Richterite and Friedelite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.06-3.19   
3.0-3.5   

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

Cleavage
{010} Perfect   
Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
4-5   
5-6   

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.

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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.

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