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Aragonite and Jacobsite Physical Properties


Jacobsite and Aragonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Dilute acid  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.93-2.96  
4.76-5.03  

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}  
None  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
5.5-6.5  

Chemical Composition
CaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg)(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Aragonite and Jacobsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aragonite 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 Aragonite and Jacobsite chemical formula.

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Aragonite and Jacobsite Specific Gravity

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

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