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Franklinite and Sarcopside Physical Properties


Sarcopside and Franklinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.05-5.22  
3.79-3.94  

Fracture
Uneven  
Lamellar, Splintery  

Cleavage
None  
{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6  
4  

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

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Franklinite and Sarcopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Franklinite and Sarcopside 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 Sarcopside chemical formula.

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Franklinite and Sarcopside Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Franklinite and Sarcopside Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Franklinite and Sarcopside Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Franklinite is 3.79-3.94 whereas that of Sarcopside is 3.79-3.94.

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