Franklinite and Scolecite Physical Properties

Franklinite

Scolecite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.05-5.222.20-2.23

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Irregular/uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

None

Perfect on {110} and {1 1 0}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-65-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Franklinite and Scolecite Chemical Formula

While comparing Franklinite and Scolecite 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 Scolecite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Franklinite- (Zn,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ )(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Scolecite- CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Franklinite and Scolecite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Franklinite and Scolecite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Franklinite and Scolecite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Franklinite is 2.20-2.23 whereas that of Scolecite is 2.20-2.23.