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Gaspeite and Friedelite Physical Properties


Friedelite and Gaspeite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
HCl soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.71   
3.06-3.19   

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

Cleavage
{10 1 1} Good   
{010} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5   
4-5   

Chemical Composition
(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3   
Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Gaspeite and Friedelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaspeite and Friedelite 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 Gaspeite and Friedelite chemical formula.

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Gaspeite and Friedelite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gaspeite and Friedelite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gaspeite and Friedelite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gaspeite is 3.06-3.19 whereas that of Friedelite is 3.06-3.19.

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