Franklinite and Sulphur Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
5.05-5.22
2.05-2.08
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)
SWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Franklinite and Sulphur Chemical Formula
While comparing Franklinite and Sulphur 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 Sulphur chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Franklinite- (Zn,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ )(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
- Chemical formula of Sulphur- SWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Franklinite and Sulphur Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Franklinite and Sulphur Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Franklinite and Sulphur Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Franklinite is 2.05-2.08 whereas that of Sulphur is 2.05-2.08.