Franklinite and Jadeite Physical Properties

Franklinite

Jadeite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

5.05-5.22

Uneven

None

5.5-6

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

3.28-3.38

Splintery, Fibrous

Good on [110]

6.5-7

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.

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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 Vs Jadeite during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Franklinite is whereas that of Jadeite is .