Franklinite and Nepheline Physical Properties

Franklinite

Nepheline

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.05-5.222.55-2.65

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

None

[1010] Poor

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-65-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Zn,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ )(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Na 3(Na,K)Al 4Si 4O 16Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Franklinite and Nepheline Chemical Formula

While comparing Franklinite and Nepheline 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 Nepheline chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Franklinite- (Zn,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ )(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Nepheline- Na 3(Na,K)Al 4Si 4O 16Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Franklinite and Nepheline Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Franklinite and Nepheline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Franklinite and Nepheline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Franklinite is 2.55-2.65 whereas that of Nepheline is 2.55-2.65.