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Franklinite and Shigaite Physical Properties


Shigaite and Franklinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Moderately flexible   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
5.05-5.22   
2.32   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
Flexible Flexible fragments.   

Cleavage
None   
Perfect on {0001}   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6   
2   

Chemical Composition
(Zn,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ )(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
Not Available   

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Franklinite and Shigaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Franklinite and Shigaite 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 Shigaite chemical formula.

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Franklinite and Shigaite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Franklinite and Shigaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Franklinite and Shigaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Franklinite is 2.32 whereas that of Shigaite is 2.32.

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