Moonstone and Franklinite Physical Properties

Moonstone

Franklinite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

2.56-2.605.05-5.22

1 7.18

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Fracture

Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Uneven

Cleavage

2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal

None

Mohs Hardness

6-6.55.5-6

2 10

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Chemical Composition

Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al_1-2Si_3-2O₈ Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi₃O₈

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

Moonstone and Franklinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moonstone 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 Moonstone and Franklinite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Moonstone- Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al_1-2Si_3-2O₈ Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi₃O₈
Chemical formula of Franklinite- (Zn,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ )(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Moonstone and Franklinite Specific Gravity

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