Franklinite and Moissanite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
none
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
5.05-5.22
3.17-3.24
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
Cleavage
None
(0001) indistinct
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
9-9.5
Chemical Composition
(Zn,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ )(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Franklinite and Moissanite Chemical Formula
While comparing Franklinite and Moissanite 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 Moissanite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Franklinite- (Zn,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ )(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
- Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Franklinite and Moissanite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Franklinite and Moissanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Franklinite and Moissanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Franklinite is 3.17-3.24 whereas that of Moissanite is 3.17-3.24.