Franklinite and Coral Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
5.05-5.22
2.60-2.70
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Irregular, Irregular, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Cleavage
None
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Chemical Composition
(Zn,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ )(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Franklinite and Coral Chemical Formula
While comparing Franklinite and Coral 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 Coral chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Franklinite- (Zn,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ )(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
- Chemical formula of Coral- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Franklinite and Coral Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Franklinite and Coral Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Franklinite and Coral Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Franklinite is 2.60-2.70 whereas that of Coral is 2.60-2.70.