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Zinnwaldite and Franklinite Physical Properties


Franklinite and Zinnwaldite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Elastic   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.9-3.1   
5.05-5.22   

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

Cleavage
Perfect basal {001}   
None   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.0   
5.5-6   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
(Zn,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ )(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Zinnwaldite and Franklinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zinnwaldite 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 Zinnwaldite and Franklinite chemical formula.

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Zinnwaldite and Franklinite Specific Gravity

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

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