Franklinite and Moss Agate Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
5.05-5.22
2.58-2.64
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Not Available
Cleavage
None
Not Available
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
6.5-7
Chemical Composition
(Zn,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ )(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Franklinite and Moss Agate Chemical Formula
While comparing Franklinite and Moss Agate 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 Moss Agate chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Franklinite- (Zn,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ )(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
- Chemical formula of Moss Agate- SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Franklinite and Moss Agate Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Franklinite and Moss Agate Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Franklinite and Moss Agate Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Franklinite is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Moss Agate is 2.58-2.64.