Franklinite and Fayalite Physical Properties

Franklinite

Fayalite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.05-5.224.392

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

None

{010} moderate, {100} imperfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-66.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Fe 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Franklinite and Fayalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Franklinite and Fayalite 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 Fayalite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Franklinite- (Zn,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ )(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Fayalite- Fe 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Franklinite and Fayalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Franklinite and Fayalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Franklinite and Fayalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Franklinite is 4.392 whereas that of Fayalite is 4.392.