Franklinite and Cryolite Physical Properties

Franklinite

Cryolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.05-5.222.97

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

None

None observed

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-62.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Franklinite and Cryolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Franklinite and Cryolite 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 Cryolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Franklinite- (Zn,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ )(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Cryolite- Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Franklinite and Cryolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Franklinite and Cryolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Franklinite and Cryolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Franklinite is 2.97 whereas that of Cryolite is 2.97.