Franklinite and Halite Physical Properties

Franklinite

Halite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Water-soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.05-5.222.17

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

None

Perfect {001}, three directions cubic

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-62.0-2.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

NaCl

Franklinite and Halite Chemical Formula

While comparing Franklinite and Halite 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 Halite chemical formula.

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

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Franklinite and Halite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Franklinite and Halite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Franklinite and Halite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Franklinite is 2.17 whereas that of Halite is 2.17.