Franklinite and Chrysoprase Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
5.05-5.22
2.58-2.64
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
6.5-7
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 )
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.