Jacobsite and Anglesite Physical Properties

Jacobsite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.76-5.036.30-6.39

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

None

[001] good, [210] distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-6.53-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

PbSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Jacobsite and Anglesite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jacobsite and Anglesite 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 Anglesite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Jacobsite- (Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg)(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Anglesite- PbSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

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Jacobsite and Anglesite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jacobsite and Anglesite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jacobsite and Anglesite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jacobsite is 6.30-6.39 whereas that of Anglesite is 6.30-6.39.