Franklinite and Albite Physical Properties

Franklinite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.05-5.22

2.60-2.65

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

None

Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-6

6-6.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Zn,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ )(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Franklinite and Albite Chemical Formula

While comparing Franklinite and Albite 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 Albite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Franklinite- (Zn,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ )(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Albite- NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Franklinite and Albite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Franklinite and Albite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Franklinite and Albite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Franklinite is 2.60-2.65 whereas that of Albite is 2.60-2.65.