Leucophanite and Franklinite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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5.05-5.22
  
Fracture
Brittle, Metallic
  
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
Cleavage
{???} Good, {???} Good, {???} Distinct
  
None
  
Mohs Hardness
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5.5-6
  
Chemical Composition
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(Zn,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ )(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
Leucophanite and Franklinite Chemical Formula
While comparing Leucophanite 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 Leucophanite and Franklinite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Franklinite- (Zn,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ )(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Leucophanite and Franklinite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Leucophanite and Franklinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Leucophanite and Franklinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Leucophanite is 5.05-5.22 whereas that of Franklinite is 5.05-5.22.