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Richterite and Friedelite Physical Properties


Friedelite and Richterite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.0-3.5   
3.06-3.19   

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

Cleavage
Perfect   
{010} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
4-5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Richterite and Friedelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Richterite 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 Richterite and Friedelite chemical formula.

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Richterite and Friedelite Specific Gravity

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

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