Almandine and Franklinite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.95-4.30
5.05-5.22
Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
5.5-6
Chemical Composition
Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
(Zn,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ )(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Almandine and Franklinite Chemical Formula
While comparing Almandine 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 Almandine and Franklinite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Almandine- Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Franklinite- (Zn,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ )(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Almandine and Franklinite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Almandine and Franklinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Almandine and Franklinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Almandine is 5.05-5.22 whereas that of Franklinite is 5.05-5.22.