Franklinite and Opal Physical Properties

Franklinite

Opal

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

BrittleWalter Schumann

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

hot salt water

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.05-5.22

1.98-2.25

1.5 Fracture

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

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-6

5-6.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

SiO₂ · nH₂O

Franklinite and Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Franklinite and Opal 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 Opal chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Franklinite- (Zn,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ )(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Opal- SiO₂ · nH₂O

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Franklinite and Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Franklinite and Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Franklinite and Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Franklinite is 1.98-2.25 whereas that of Opal is 1.98-2.25.