Franklinite and Hiddenite Physical Properties

Franklinite

Hiddenite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.05-5.223.15-3.21

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

None

1,2 prismatic

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-66-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

LiAlSi₂O₆

Franklinite and Hiddenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Franklinite and Hiddenite 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 Hiddenite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Franklinite- (Zn,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ )(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Hiddenite- LiAlSi₂O₆

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Franklinite and Hiddenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Franklinite and Hiddenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Franklinite and Hiddenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Franklinite is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Hiddenite is 3.15-3.21.