London blue topaz 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
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Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
Cleavage
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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)
  
London blue topaz and Franklinite Chemical Formula
While comparing London blue topaz 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 London blue topaz and Franklinite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Franklinite- (Zn,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ )(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
London blue topaz and Franklinite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is London blue topaz and Franklinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use London blue topaz and Franklinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of London blue topaz is 5.05-5.22 whereas that of Franklinite is 5.05-5.22.