Hercynite and Friedelite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
4.39
3.06-3.19
Fracture
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Uneven
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, Brittle, Uneven
Cleavage
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct
{010} Perfect
Chemical Composition
Fe2+ Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Hercynite and Friedelite Chemical Formula
While comparing Hercynite 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 Hercynite and Friedelite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hercynite- Fe2+ Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
- Chemical formula of Friedelite- Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Hercynite and Friedelite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hercynite and Friedelite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hercynite and Friedelite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hercynite is 3.06-3.19 whereas that of Friedelite is 3.06-3.19.