Iddingsite and Franklinite Physical Properties

Iddingsite

Franklinite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.5-2.85.05-5.22

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

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

1.6 Cleavage

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None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

35.5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

MgO.Fe2O3.3SiO2•4(H2O)

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

Iddingsite and Franklinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Iddingsite 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 Iddingsite and Franklinite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Iddingsite- MgO.Fe2O3.3SiO2•4(H2O)
Chemical formula of Franklinite- (Zn,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ )(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Iddingsite and Franklinite Specific Gravity

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