×

Wernerite
Wernerite

Franklinite
Franklinite



ADD
Compare
X
Wernerite
X
Franklinite

Wernerite and Franklinite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
-
-
-
2.50-2.80
-
Perfect
5-6.5
Na 4(Al,Si) 12O 24Cl to Ca 4(Si,Al) 12O 24(CO 3,SO 4)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
 
-
-
-
5.05-5.22
Uneven
None
5.5-6
(Zn,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ )(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Wernerite and Franklinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wernerite 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 Wernerite and Franklinite chemical formula.

    >>

Wernerite and Franklinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wernerite and Franklinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wernerite Vs Franklinite during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wernerite is whereas that of Franklinite is .