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Feldspar and Jacobsite Physical Properties


Jacobsite and Feldspar Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.56-2.75  
4.76-5.03  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
two or three  
None  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
5.5-6.5  

Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8  
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg)(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Feldspar and Jacobsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Feldspar 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 Feldspar and Jacobsite chemical formula.

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Feldspar and Jacobsite Specific Gravity

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

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