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Friedelite and Jacobsite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.06-3.19
4.76-5.03
1.5 Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, Brittle, Uneven
Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{010} Perfect
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-5
5.5-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg)(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Friedelite and Jacobsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Friedelite 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 Friedelite and Jacobsite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Friedelite- Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Jacobsite- (Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg)(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Friedelite and Jacobsite Specific Gravity

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