Franklinite and Magnesite Physical Properties

Franklinite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Effervesces in hot HCl

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.05-5.222.92-3.12

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

None

[10 1 1] perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-63.5-4.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

MgCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Franklinite and Magnesite Chemical Formula

While comparing Franklinite and Magnesite 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 Magnesite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Franklinite- (Zn,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ )(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Magnesite- MgCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Franklinite and Magnesite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Franklinite and Magnesite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Franklinite and Magnesite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Franklinite is 2.92-3.12 whereas that of Magnesite is 2.92-3.12.