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Hiddenite and Jacobsite Physical Properties


Jacobsite and Hiddenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21  
4.76-5.03  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
1,2 prismatic  
None  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
5.5-6.5  

Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6  
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg)(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Hiddenite and Jacobsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hiddenite 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 Hiddenite and Jacobsite chemical formula.

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Hiddenite and Jacobsite Specific Gravity

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

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