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Garnet and Jacobsite Physical Properties


Jacobsite and Garnet Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.55-4.33  
4.76-5.03  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Indistinct  
None  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5  
5.5-6.5  

Chemical Composition
Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.  
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg)(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Garnet and Jacobsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Garnet 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 Garnet and Jacobsite chemical formula.

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Garnet and Jacobsite Specific Gravity

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

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