Spessartine and Friedelite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
4.12-4.18
3.06-3.19
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Brittle
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, Brittle, Uneven
Cleavage
{???} Distinct
{010} Perfect
Chemical Composition
Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Spessartine and Friedelite Chemical Formula
While comparing Spessartine 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 Spessartine and Friedelite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Spessartine- Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Friedelite- Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Spessartine and Friedelite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Spessartine and Friedelite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Spessartine and Friedelite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Spessartine is 3.06-3.19 whereas that of Friedelite is 3.06-3.19.