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Friedelite and Sugilite Physical Properties


Sugilite 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   
2.69-2.79   

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

Cleavage
{010} Perfect   
Poor on {0001}   

Mohs Hardness
4-5   
5.5-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
KNa 2(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ,Al) 2Li 3Si 12O 30Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Friedelite and Sugilite Chemical Formula

While comparing Friedelite and Sugilite 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 Sugilite chemical formula.

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Friedelite and Sugilite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Friedelite and Sugilite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Friedelite and Sugilite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Friedelite is 2.69-2.79 whereas that of Sugilite is 2.69-2.79.

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