Friedelite and Smithsonite Physical Properties

Friedelite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.06-3.194.00-4.65

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Uneven, Sub-Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

{010} Perfect

Perfect on [1011]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-55-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

ZnCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Friedelite and Smithsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Friedelite and Smithsonite 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 Smithsonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Friedelite- Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Smithsonite- ZnCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Friedelite and Smithsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Friedelite and Smithsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Friedelite and Smithsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Friedelite is 4.00-4.65 whereas that of Smithsonite is 4.00-4.65.