Anthophyllite and Franklinite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
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Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.9-3.5
5.05-5.22
Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct
None
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
5.5-6
Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 2(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
(Zn,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ )(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Anthophyllite and Franklinite Chemical Formula
While comparing Anthophyllite 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 Anthophyllite and Franklinite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Anthophyllite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 2(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
- Chemical formula of Franklinite- (Zn,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ )(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Anthophyllite and Franklinite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anthophyllite and Franklinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anthophyllite and Franklinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anthophyllite is 5.05-5.22 whereas that of Franklinite is 5.05-5.22.