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Franklinite and Brucite Physical Properties


Brucite and Franklinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Sectile   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
5.05-5.22   
2.39   

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

Cleavage
None   
Perfect on {0001}   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
(Zn,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ )(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Franklinite and Brucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Franklinite and Brucite 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 Brucite chemical formula.

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Franklinite and Brucite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Franklinite and Brucite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Franklinite and Brucite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Franklinite is 2.39 whereas that of Brucite is 2.39.

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