Kainite and Franklinite Physical Properties

Kainite

Franklinite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.155.05-5.22

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle

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

1.6 Cleavage

{001}, perfect

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-35.5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Kainite and Franklinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kainite 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 Kainite and Franklinite chemical formula.

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

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Kainite and Franklinite Specific Gravity

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