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Verdite and Franklinite Physical Properties


Franklinite and Verdite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.80-3.0   
5.05-5.22   

Fracture
Not Available   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

Cleavage
{110} Good   
None   

Mohs Hardness
3   
5.5-6   

Chemical Composition
NaFeS2•2(H2O)   
(Zn,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ )(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Verdite and Franklinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Verdite 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 Verdite and Franklinite chemical formula.

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Verdite and Franklinite Specific Gravity

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

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