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Agate and Jacobsite Physical Properties


Jacobsite and Agate Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.60-2.64   
4.76-5.03   

Fracture
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Indiscernible   
None   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
5.5-6.5   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg)(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Agate and Jacobsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Agate and Jacobsite 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 Agate and Jacobsite chemical formula.

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Agate and Jacobsite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Agate and Jacobsite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Agate and Jacobsite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Agate is 4.76-5.03 whereas that of Jacobsite is 4.76-5.03.

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