Zircon and Franklinite Physical Properties

Zircon

Franklinite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

insoluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.93-4.735.05-5.22

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

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

1.6 Cleavage

{110} and {111}

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.55.5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

ZrSiO₄

(Zn,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ )(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Zircon and Franklinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zircon 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 Zircon and Franklinite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO₄
Chemical formula of Franklinite- (Zn,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ )(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Zircon and Franklinite Specific Gravity

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