Franklinite and Gadolinium Gallium Garnet Physical Properties

Franklinite

Gadolinium Gallium Garnet

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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

5.05-5.227.05

1 7.18

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

5.5-66.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

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Franklinite and Gadolinium Gallium Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Franklinite and Gadolinium Gallium Garnet 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 Gadolinium Gallium Garnet chemical formula.

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

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Franklinite and Gadolinium Gallium Garnet Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Franklinite and Gadolinium Gallium Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Franklinite and Gadolinium Gallium Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Franklinite is 7.05 whereas that of Gadolinium Gallium Garnet is 7.05.