Franklinite and Prasiolite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
5.05-5.22
2.65
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Chemical Composition
(Zn,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ )(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Franklinite and Prasiolite Chemical Formula
While comparing Franklinite and Prasiolite 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 Prasiolite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Franklinite- (Zn,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ )(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
- Chemical formula of Prasiolite- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Franklinite and Prasiolite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Franklinite and Prasiolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Franklinite and Prasiolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Franklinite is 2.65 whereas that of Prasiolite is 2.65.