Franklinite and Bixbite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
5.05-5.22
  
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Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
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Cleavage
None
  
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Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
  
7.5
  
Chemical Composition
(Zn,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ )(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
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Franklinite and Bixbite Chemical Formula
While comparing Franklinite and Bixbite 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 Bixbite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Franklinite- (Zn,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ )(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
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Franklinite and Bixbite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Franklinite and Bixbite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Franklinite and Bixbite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Franklinite is Not Available whereas that of Bixbite is Not Available.