Franklinite and Fuchsite Physical Properties

Franklinite

Fuchsite

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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

5.05-5.22

2.77-2.88

1.5 Fracture

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

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

None

Perfect basal

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-6

2.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Franklinite and Fuchsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Franklinite and Fuchsite 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 Fuchsite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Franklinite- (Zn,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ )(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Fuchsite- K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

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Franklinite and Fuchsite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Franklinite and Fuchsite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Franklinite and Fuchsite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Franklinite is 2.77-2.88 whereas that of Fuchsite is 2.77-2.88.