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Peridot and Franklinite Physical Properties


Franklinite and Peridot Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
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Solubility
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Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.54-1.55   
5.05-5.22   

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

Cleavage
Poor   
None   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
5.5-6   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4   
(Zn,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ )(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Peridot and Franklinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Peridot 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 Peridot and Franklinite chemical formula.

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Peridot and Franklinite Specific Gravity

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

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