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Gaylussite and Franklinite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
decomposes in water
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
1.93-1.995.05-5.22
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
perfect [110]
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.55.5-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)
(Zn,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ )(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Gaylussite and Franklinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaylussite 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 Gaylussite and Franklinite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gaylussite- Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Franklinite- (Zn,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ )(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Gaylussite and Franklinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gaylussite and Franklinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gaylussite and Franklinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gaylussite is 5.05-5.22 whereas that of Franklinite is 5.05-5.22.