Franklinite and Tremolite Physical Properties

Franklinite

Tremolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.05-5.222.95-3.07

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

None

Perfect on {110} at 56° and 124°; partings on {010} and {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-65-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Franklinite and Tremolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Franklinite and Tremolite 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 Tremolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Franklinite- (Zn,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ )(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Tremolite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Franklinite and Tremolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Franklinite and Tremolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Franklinite and Tremolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Franklinite is 2.95-3.07 whereas that of Tremolite is 2.95-3.07.