Franklinite and Ametrine Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
5.05-5.22
  
2.65
  
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
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Cleavage
None
  
Indiscernible
  
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
  
7
  
Chemical Composition
(Zn,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ )(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
SiO2
  
Franklinite and Ametrine Chemical Formula
While comparing Franklinite and Ametrine 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 Ametrine chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Franklinite- (Zn,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ )(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
- Chemical formula of Ametrine- SiO2
Franklinite and Ametrine Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Franklinite and Ametrine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Franklinite and Ametrine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Franklinite is 2.65 whereas that of Ametrine is 2.65.