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Franklinite and Prase Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
5.05-5.22
2.64-2.69
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
None
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
7
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Zn,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ )(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
SiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Franklinite and Prase Chemical Formula

While comparing Franklinite and Prase 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 Prase chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Franklinite- (Zn,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ )(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Prase- SiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Franklinite and Prase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Franklinite and Prase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Franklinite and Prase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Franklinite is 2.64-2.69 whereas that of Prase is 2.64-2.69.