Microcline and Franklinite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.55-2.63
5.05-5.22
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
None
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
5.5-6
Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
(Zn,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ )(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Microcline and Franklinite Chemical Formula
While comparing Microcline 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 Microcline and Franklinite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Franklinite- (Zn,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ )(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Microcline and Franklinite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Microcline and Franklinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Microcline and Franklinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Microcline is 5.05-5.22 whereas that of Franklinite is 5.05-5.22.