Jacobsite and Adamite Physical Properties

Jacobsite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.3 Solubility

Not Available

1.4 Durability

Not Available

1.5 Specific Gravity

4.76-5.034.32-4.48

1 7.18

1.6 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle

Uneven, Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven, Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic

1.7 Cleavage

None

{101}, good; {010}, poor

1.8 Mohs Hardness

5.5-6.53.5

2 10

1.11 Chemical Composition

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

Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)

Jacobsite and Adamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jacobsite and Adamite 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 Jacobsite and Adamite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Jacobsite- (Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg)(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Adamite- Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)

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Jacobsite and Adamite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jacobsite and Adamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jacobsite and Adamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jacobsite is 4.32-4.48 whereas that of Adamite is 4.32-4.48.