Franklinite and Halite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Water-soluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
5.05-5.22
2.17
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
None
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
2.0-2.5
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
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.