Anorthoclase and Franklinite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.56-2.62
5.05-5.22
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Cleavage
From the Greek for oblique and fracture, descriptive of the cleavage
None
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
5.5-6
Chemical Composition
(Na,K)AlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
(Zn,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ )(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Anorthoclase and Franklinite Chemical Formula
While comparing Anorthoclase 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 Anorthoclase and Franklinite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Anorthoclase- (Na,K)AlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Franklinite- (Zn,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ )(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Anorthoclase and Franklinite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anorthoclase and Franklinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anorthoclase and Franklinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anorthoclase is 5.05-5.22 whereas that of Franklinite is 5.05-5.22.