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Franklinite and Musgravite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
5.05-5.22
3.62-3.68
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
None
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
8-8.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Zn,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ )(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
(Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Franklinite and Musgravite Chemical Formula

While comparing Franklinite and Musgravite 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 Musgravite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Franklinite- (Zn,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ )(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Musgravite- (Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Franklinite and Musgravite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Franklinite and Musgravite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Franklinite and Musgravite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Franklinite is 3.62-3.68 whereas that of Musgravite is 3.62-3.68.