Franklinite and Austinite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
5.05-5.22
4.12
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
Cleavage
None
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
4-4.5
Chemical Composition
(Zn,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ )(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)
Franklinite and Austinite Chemical Formula
While comparing Franklinite and Austinite 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 Austinite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Franklinite- (Zn,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ )(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
- Chemical formula of Austinite- CaZn(AsO4)(OH)
Franklinite and Austinite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Franklinite and Austinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Franklinite and Austinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Franklinite is 4.12 whereas that of Austinite is 4.12.