Franklinite and Chrysotile Physical Properties

Franklinite

Chrysotile

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

insoluble in water

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.05-5.222.51-2.63

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Fibrous

1.6 Cleavage

None

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-62.5-4.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Franklinite and Chrysotile Chemical Formula

While comparing Franklinite and Chrysotile 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 Chrysotile chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Franklinite- (Zn,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ )(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

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Franklinite and Chrysotile Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Franklinite and Chrysotile Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Franklinite and Chrysotile Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Franklinite is 2.51-2.63 whereas that of Chrysotile is 2.51-2.63.