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Franklinite and Star Sapphire Physical Properties


Star Sapphire and Franklinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
5.05-5.22   
3.90-4.05   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
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Cleavage
None   
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Mohs Hardness
5.5-6   
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Chemical Composition
(Zn,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ )(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
Al 2O 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Franklinite and Star Sapphire Chemical Formula

While comparing Franklinite and Star Sapphire 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 Star Sapphire chemical formula.

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Franklinite and Star Sapphire Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Franklinite and Star Sapphire Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Franklinite and Star Sapphire Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Franklinite is 3.90-4.05 whereas that of Star Sapphire is 3.90-4.05.

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