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Chrysoberyl and Jacobsite Physical Properties


Jacobsite and Chrysoberyl Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.69-3.81  
4.76-5.03  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}  
None  

Mohs Hardness
8.5  
5.5-6.5  

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

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Chrysoberyl and Jacobsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoberyl 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 Chrysoberyl and Jacobsite chemical formula.

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Chrysoberyl and Jacobsite Specific Gravity

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

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