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Franklinite and Opal Physical Properties


Opal and Franklinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
BrittleWalter Schumann  

Solubility
-  
hot salt water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.05-5.22  
1.98-2.25  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
None  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6  
5-6.5  

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

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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.

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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.

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