Franklinite and Gaspeite Physical Properties

Franklinite

Gaspeite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

HCl soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.05-5.223.71

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

None

{10 1 1} Good

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-64.5-5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3

Franklinite and Gaspeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Franklinite and Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Franklinite- (Zn,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ )(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Gaspeite- (Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3

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Franklinite and Gaspeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Franklinite and Gaspeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Franklinite and Gaspeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Franklinite is 3.71 whereas that of Gaspeite is 3.71.