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Chrysoprase and Jacobsite Physical Properties


Jacobsite and Chrysoprase Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64  
4.76-5.03  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
None  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
5.5-6.5  

Chemical Composition
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )  
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg)(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Chrysoprase and Jacobsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoprase 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 Chrysoprase and Jacobsite chemical formula.

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Chrysoprase and Jacobsite Specific Gravity

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

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