Amazonite and Franklinite Physical Properties

Amazonite

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

2.55-2.57

5.05-5.22

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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

1.6 Cleavage

2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.5

5.5-6

1.8 Chemical Composition

KAlSi₃O₈

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

Amazonite and Franklinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite 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 Amazonite and Franklinite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi₃O₈
Chemical formula of Franklinite- (Zn,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ )(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Amazonite and Franklinite Specific Gravity

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