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Jacobsite and Amazonite Physical Properties


Amazonite and Jacobsite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
4.76-5.03   
2.55-2.57   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle   
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
None   
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5   
6-6.5   

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

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Jacobsite and Amazonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jacobsite and Amazonite 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 Amazonite chemical formula.

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Jacobsite and Amazonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jacobsite and Amazonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jacobsite and Amazonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jacobsite is 2.55-2.57 whereas that of Amazonite is 2.55-2.57.

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