Franklinite and Chrysoberyl Physical Properties

Franklinite

Chrysoberyl

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.05-5.223.69-3.81

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

None

Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-68.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

BeAl ₂ O ₄

Franklinite and Chrysoberyl Chemical Formula

While comparing Franklinite and Chrysoberyl 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 Chrysoberyl chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Franklinite- (Zn,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ )(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Chrysoberyl- BeAl ₂ O ₄

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Franklinite and Chrysoberyl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Franklinite and Chrysoberyl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Franklinite and Chrysoberyl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Franklinite is 3.69-3.81 whereas that of Chrysoberyl is 3.69-3.81.