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Clintonite and Jacobsite Physical Properties


Jacobsite and Clintonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.0-3.1  
4.76-5.03  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect on {001}  
None  

Mohs Hardness
3.5  
5.5-6.5  

Chemical Composition
Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2  
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg)(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Clintonite and Jacobsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Clintonite 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 Clintonite and Jacobsite chemical formula.

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Clintonite and Jacobsite Specific Gravity

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

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