Franklinite and Sunstone Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
5.05-5.22
2.62-2.65
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Gemstones of the world (2001)
Chemical Composition
(Zn,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ )(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
Franklinite and Sunstone Chemical Formula
While comparing Franklinite and Sunstone 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 Sunstone chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Franklinite- (Zn,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ )(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
- Chemical formula of Sunstone- Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
Franklinite and Sunstone Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Franklinite and Sunstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Franklinite and Sunstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Franklinite is 2.62-2.65 whereas that of Sunstone is 2.62-2.65.