Franklinite and Allanite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
5.05-5.22
  
3.40-4.20
  
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
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Cleavage
None
  
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Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
  
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Chemical Composition
(Zn,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ )(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
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Franklinite and Allanite Chemical Formula
While comparing Franklinite and Allanite 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 Allanite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Franklinite- (Zn,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ )(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
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Franklinite and Allanite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Franklinite and Allanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Franklinite and Allanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Franklinite is 3.40-4.20 whereas that of Allanite is 3.40-4.20.