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Friedelite and Zircon Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.06-3.19
3.93-4.73
1.5 Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, Brittle, Uneven
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
{010} Perfect
{110} and {111}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-5
7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
ZrSiO4

Friedelite and Zircon Chemical Formula

While comparing Friedelite and Zircon 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 Zircon chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Friedelite- Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO4

Friedelite and Zircon Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Friedelite and Zircon Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Friedelite and Zircon Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Friedelite is 3.93-4.73 whereas that of Zircon is 3.93-4.73.