Morganite and Franklinite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.71-2.90

5.05-5.22

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

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

1.6 Cleavage

3,1 basal

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-8

5.5-6

1.8 Chemical Composition

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

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

Morganite and Franklinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Morganite 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 Morganite and Franklinite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Morganite- Be₃Al₂SiO₆
Chemical formula of Franklinite- (Zn,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ )(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Morganite and Franklinite Specific Gravity

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