Franklinite and Analcime Physical Properties

Franklinite

Analcime

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.05-5.222.24-2.29

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Uneven, Subconchoidal, Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

None

Very poor [100]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-65-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

NaAlSi 2O 6 · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Franklinite and Analcime Chemical Formula

While comparing Franklinite and Analcime 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 Analcime chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Franklinite- (Zn,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ )(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Analcime- NaAlSi 2O 6 · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

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Franklinite and Analcime Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Franklinite and Analcime Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Franklinite and Analcime Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Franklinite is 2.24-2.29 whereas that of Analcime is 2.24-2.29.