Friedelite and Starlite Physical Properties

Friedelite

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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

3.06-3.193.91-4.73

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

{010} Perfect

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-56.5-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

ZrSiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Friedelite and Starlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Friedelite and Starlite 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 Starlite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Friedelite- Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Starlite- ZrSiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Friedelite and Starlite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Friedelite and Starlite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Friedelite and Starlite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Friedelite is 3.91-4.73 whereas that of Starlite is 3.91-4.73.