Hureaulite and Franklinite Physical Properties

Hureaulite and Franklinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hureaulite 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 Hureaulite and Franklinite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Hureaulite- Mn2+5(PO 4) 2(PO 3OH) 2 · 4H 2O)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
• Chemical formula of Franklinite- (Zn,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ )(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Hureaulite and Franklinite Specific Gravity

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