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Franklinite and Gaspeite Physical Properties


Gaspeite and Franklinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
HCl soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
5.05-5.22   
3.71   

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

Cleavage
None   
{10 1 1} Good   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6   
4.5-5   

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

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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.

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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.

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