Garnet and Franklinite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.55-4.33
5.05-5.22
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5
5.5-6
Chemical Composition
Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
(Zn,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ )(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Garnet and Franklinite Chemical Formula
While comparing Garnet and Franklinite 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 Garnet and Franklinite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Garnet- Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
- Chemical formula of Franklinite- (Zn,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ )(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Garnet and Franklinite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Garnet and Franklinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Garnet and Franklinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Garnet is 5.05-5.22 whereas that of Franklinite is 5.05-5.22.