Vishnevite and Friedelite Physical Properties

Vishnevite

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

Brittle, Uneven

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

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect

{010} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-64-5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Vishnevite and Friedelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vishnevite 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 Vishnevite and Friedelite chemical formula.

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

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Vishnevite and Friedelite Specific Gravity

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