Franklinite and Anorthoclase Physical Properties

Franklinite

Anorthoclase

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.05-5.222.56-2.62

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

1.6 Cleavage

None

From the Greek for oblique and fracture, descriptive of the cleavage

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-66-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

(Na,K)AlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Franklinite and Anorthoclase Chemical Formula

While comparing Franklinite and Anorthoclase 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 Anorthoclase chemical formula.

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

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Franklinite and Anorthoclase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Franklinite and Anorthoclase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Franklinite and Anorthoclase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Franklinite is 2.56-2.62 whereas that of Anorthoclase is 2.56-2.62.