Franklinite and Nephrite Physical Properties

Franklinite

Nephrite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

5.05-5.22

Uneven

None

5.5-6

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

2.90-3.10

Splintery, Granular

None

6-6.5

Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Franklinite and Nephrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Franklinite and Nephrite 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 Nephrite chemical formula.

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Franklinite and Nephrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Franklinite and Nephrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Franklinite Vs Nephrite during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Franklinite is whereas that of Nephrite is .