Jacobsite and Apatite Physical Properties

Jacobsite

Apatite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.76-5.033.16-3.23

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle

Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal to uneven

1.6 Cleavage

None

[0001] indistinct, [1010] indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-6.55

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Ca 5(PO 4) 3(F,OH,Cl)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Jacobsite and Apatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jacobsite and Apatite 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 Apatite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Jacobsite- (Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg)(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Apatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3(F,OH,Cl)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Jacobsite and Apatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jacobsite and Apatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jacobsite and Apatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jacobsite is 3.16-3.23 whereas that of Apatite is 3.16-3.23.