Franklinite and Kyanite Cyprine Physical Properties

Franklinite

Kyanite Cyprine

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

5.05-5.223.55-3.70

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

None

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-64-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references

Franklinite and Kyanite Cyprine Chemical Formula

While comparing Franklinite and Kyanite Cyprine 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 Kyanite Cyprine chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Franklinite- (Zn,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ )(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Kyanite Cyprine- Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references

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Franklinite and Kyanite Cyprine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Franklinite and Kyanite Cyprine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Franklinite and Kyanite Cyprine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Franklinite is 3.55-3.70 whereas that of Kyanite Cyprine is 3.55-3.70.