Franklinite and Honey Opal Physical Properties

Franklinite

Honey Opal

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.05-5.22Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

None

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-65.5-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Franklinite and Honey Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Franklinite and Honey Opal 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 Honey Opal chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Franklinite- (Zn,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ )(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Honey Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

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Franklinite and Honey Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Franklinite and Honey Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Franklinite and Honey Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Franklinite is Not Available whereas that of Honey Opal is Not Available.