Franklinite and Rutilated Quartz Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
5.05-5.22
  
2.65
  
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Cleavage
None
  
Indiscernible
  
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
  
7
  
Chemical Composition
(Zn,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ )(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2
  
Franklinite and Rutilated Quartz Chemical Formula
While comparing Franklinite and Rutilated Quartz 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 Rutilated Quartz chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Franklinite- (Zn,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ )(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
- Chemical formula of Rutilated Quartz- Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2
Franklinite and Rutilated Quartz Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Franklinite and Rutilated Quartz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Franklinite and Rutilated Quartz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Franklinite is 2.65 whereas that of Rutilated Quartz is 2.65.