Amazonite and Franklinite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.55-2.57
5.05-5.22
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
None
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
5.5-6
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)
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.