Franklinite and Hyalite Physical Properties

Franklinite

Hyalite

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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 Hyalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Franklinite and Hyalite 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 Hyalite chemical formula.

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

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Franklinite and Hyalite Specific Gravity

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