Friedelite and Weloganite Physical Properties

Friedelite

Weloganite

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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

3.06-3.193.20-3.22

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{010} Perfect

Perfect on pseudo {0001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-53

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

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Friedelite and Weloganite Chemical Formula

While comparing Friedelite and Weloganite 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 Weloganite chemical formula.

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

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Friedelite and Weloganite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Friedelite and Weloganite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Friedelite and Weloganite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Friedelite is 3.20-3.22 whereas that of Weloganite is 3.20-3.22.