Sphene and Friedelite Physical Properties

Sphene

Friedelite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available3.06-3.19

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

1.6 Cleavage

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{010} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

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2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Sphene and Friedelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sphene 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 Sphene and Friedelite chemical formula.

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

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Sphene and Friedelite Specific Gravity

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