Friedelite and Zincite Physical Properties

Friedelite

Zincite

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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

3.06-3.195.50-5.90

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{010} Perfect

On {10 1 0}, perfect; parting on {000 1 }

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-54

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

(Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Friedelite and Zincite Chemical Formula

While comparing Friedelite and Zincite 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 Zincite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Friedelite- Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Zincite- (Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Friedelite and Zincite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Friedelite and Zincite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Friedelite and Zincite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Friedelite is 5.50-5.90 whereas that of Zincite is 5.50-5.90.