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Franklinite and Milarite Physical Properties


Milarite and Franklinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
5.05-5.22   
2.52-2.60   

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

Cleavage
None   
{0001} Imperfect, {1120} Imperfect   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6   
5.5-6   

Chemical Composition
(Zn,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ )(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
KCa 2AlBe 2Si 12O 30 · 0.5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Franklinite and Milarite Chemical Formula

While comparing Franklinite and Milarite 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 Milarite chemical formula.

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Franklinite and Milarite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Franklinite and Milarite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Franklinite and Milarite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Franklinite is 2.52-2.60 whereas that of Milarite is 2.52-2.60.

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