Rhodolite and Franklinite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
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Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.84
5.05-5.22
Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Cleavage
none, may show indistinct parting
None
Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
5.5-6
Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12
(Zn,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ )(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Rhodolite and Franklinite Chemical Formula
While comparing Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite and Franklinite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12
- Chemical formula of Franklinite- (Zn,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ )(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Rhodolite and Franklinite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rhodolite and Franklinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rhodolite and Franklinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rhodolite is 5.05-5.22 whereas that of Franklinite is 5.05-5.22.