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Franklinite and Magnesite Physical Properties


Magnesite and Franklinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Effervesces in hot HCl   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
5.05-5.22   
2.92-3.12   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   

Cleavage
None   
[10 1 1] perfect   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6   
3.5-4.5   

Chemical Composition
(Zn,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ )(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
MgCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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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.

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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.

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