Jacobsite and Aquamarine Physical Properties

Jacobsite

Aquamarine

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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

4.76-5.03

2.66-2.80

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle

Not Available

1.6 Cleavage

None

3,1 basal

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-6.5

7.5-8

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

Jacobsite and Aquamarine Chemical Formula

While comparing Jacobsite and Aquamarine 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 Aquamarine chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Jacobsite- (Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg)(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Aquamarine- Be₃Al₂SiO₆

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Jacobsite and Aquamarine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jacobsite and Aquamarine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jacobsite and Aquamarine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jacobsite is 2.66-2.80 whereas that of Aquamarine is 2.66-2.80.