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Franklinite and Demantoid Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
5.05-5.22
3.77-3.95
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
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1.6 Cleavage
None
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Zn,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ )(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Franklinite and Demantoid Chemical Formula

While comparing Franklinite and Demantoid 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 Demantoid chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Franklinite- (Zn,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ )(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Demantoid- Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Franklinite and Demantoid Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Franklinite and Demantoid Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Franklinite and Demantoid Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Franklinite is 3.77-3.95 whereas that of Demantoid is 3.77-3.95.