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Franklinite and Ammolite Physical Properties


Ammolite and Franklinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
5.05-5.22   
2.75-2.80   

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

Cleavage
None   
no true cleavage   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6   
4   

Chemical Composition
(Zn,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ )(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
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Franklinite and Ammolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Franklinite and Ammolite 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 Ammolite chemical formula.

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Franklinite and Ammolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Franklinite and Ammolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Franklinite and Ammolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Franklinite is 2.75-2.80 whereas that of Ammolite is 2.75-2.80.

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