Franklinite and Scheelite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
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Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
5.05-5.22
5.9-6.3
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Uneven
Cleavage
None
On {101}, distinct; on {112}, interrupted; on {001}, indistinct
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
4.5-5
Chemical Composition
(Zn,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ )(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
CaWO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Franklinite and Scheelite Chemical Formula
While comparing Franklinite and Scheelite 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 Scheelite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Franklinite- (Zn,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ )(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
- Chemical formula of Scheelite- CaWO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Franklinite and Scheelite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Franklinite and Scheelite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Franklinite and Scheelite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Franklinite is 5.9-6.3 whereas that of Scheelite is 5.9-6.3.