Agrellite and Franklinite Physical Properties

Agrellite

Franklinite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.885.05-5.22

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

perfect [110]

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.55.5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaCa2Si4O10F

(Zn,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ )(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Agrellite and Franklinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Agrellite and Franklinite 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 Agrellite and Franklinite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Agrellite- NaCa2Si4O10F
Chemical formula of Franklinite- (Zn,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ )(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Agrellite and Franklinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Agrellite and Franklinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Agrellite and Franklinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Agrellite is 5.05-5.22 whereas that of Franklinite is 5.05-5.22.