Franklinite and Oligoclase Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
5.05-5.22
2.62-2.67
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven
Cleavage
None
From the Greek, oligos and kasein, little cleavage.
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
6-6.5
Chemical Composition
(Zn,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ )(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Na(90-70%)Ca(10-30%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Franklinite and Oligoclase Chemical Formula
While comparing Franklinite and Oligoclase 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 Oligoclase chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Franklinite- (Zn,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ )(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
- Chemical formula of Oligoclase- Na(90-70%)Ca(10-30%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Franklinite and Oligoclase Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Franklinite and Oligoclase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Franklinite and Oligoclase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Franklinite is 2.62-2.67 whereas that of Oligoclase is 2.62-2.67.