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Pyroxmangite and Franklinite Physical Properties


Franklinite and Pyroxmangite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.76-3.77   
5.05-5.22   

Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect   
None   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
5.5-6   

Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mn) 7Si 7O 21Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
(Zn,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ )(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Pyroxmangite and Franklinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyroxmangite 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 Pyroxmangite and Franklinite chemical formula.

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Pyroxmangite and Franklinite Specific Gravity

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

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