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Franklinite and Adamite Physical Properties


Adamite and Franklinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
5.05-5.22   
4.32-4.48   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
Uneven, Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven, Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
None   
{101}, good; {010}, poor   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6   
3.5   

Chemical Composition
(Zn,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ )(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)   

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Franklinite and Adamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Franklinite and Adamite 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 Franklinite and Adamite chemical formula.

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Franklinite and Adamite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Franklinite and Adamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Franklinite and Adamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Franklinite is 4.32-4.48 whereas that of Adamite is 4.32-4.48.

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