Franklinite and Parisite Physical Properties

Franklinite

Parisite

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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)

4.33-4.42

Perfect

4.5

Ca(Nd,Ce,La) 2(CO 3) 3F 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Franklinite and Parisite Chemical Formula

While comparing Franklinite and Parisite 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 Parisite chemical formula.

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Franklinite and Parisite Specific Gravity

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