Halite and Franklinite Physical Properties

Halite

Franklinite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Water-soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.175.05-5.22

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic

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

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect {001}, three directions cubic

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.0-2.55.5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaCl

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

Halite and Franklinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Halite 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 Halite and Franklinite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Halite- NaCl
Chemical formula of Franklinite- (Zn,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ )(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Halite and Franklinite Specific Gravity

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