Amethyst and Franklinite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
insoluble in common solvents
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.65
5.05-5.22
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Cleavage
Indiscernible
None
Chemical Composition
SiO2
(Zn,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ )(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Amethyst and Franklinite Chemical Formula
While comparing Amethyst 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 Amethyst and Franklinite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Amethyst- SiO2
- Chemical formula of Franklinite- (Zn,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ )(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Amethyst and Franklinite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amethyst and Franklinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amethyst and Franklinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amethyst is 5.05-5.22 whereas that of Franklinite is 5.05-5.22.