Thulite and Friedelite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.1
3.06-3.19
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, Brittle, Uneven
Cleavage
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}
{010} Perfect
Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Thulite and Friedelite Chemical Formula
While comparing Thulite 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 Thulite and Friedelite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Thulite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
- Chemical formula of Friedelite- Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Thulite and Friedelite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Thulite and Friedelite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Thulite and Friedelite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Thulite is 3.06-3.19 whereas that of Friedelite is 3.06-3.19.