Franklinite and Jadeite Physical Properties

Franklinite

Jadeite

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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

5.05-5.223.28-3.38

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous

1.6 Cleavage

None

Good on [110]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-66.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Franklinite and Jadeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Franklinite and Jadeite 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 Jadeite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Franklinite- (Zn,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ )(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Jadeite- NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Franklinite and Jadeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Franklinite and Jadeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Franklinite and Jadeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Franklinite is 3.28-3.38 whereas that of Jadeite is 3.28-3.38.