Franklinite and Chrysoprase Physical Properties

Franklinite

Chrysoprase

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.05-5.22

2.58-2.64

1.5 Fracture

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

Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

1.6 Cleavage

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-6

6.5-7

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

SiO₂ (with a high level of nickel impurities )

Franklinite and Chrysoprase Chemical Formula

While comparing Franklinite and Chrysoprase 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 Chrysoprase chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Franklinite- (Zn,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ )(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Chrysoprase- SiO₂ (with a high level of nickel impurities )

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Franklinite and Chrysoprase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Franklinite and Chrysoprase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Franklinite and Chrysoprase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Franklinite is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Chrysoprase is 2.58-2.64.