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Jacobsite and Bertrandite Physical Properties


Bertrandite and Jacobsite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.76-5.03  
2.59-2.60  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
None  
{001} Perfect, {110} Distinct, {101} Distinct  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg)(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
Be 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Jacobsite and Bertrandite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jacobsite and Bertrandite 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 Bertrandite chemical formula.

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Jacobsite and Bertrandite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jacobsite and Bertrandite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jacobsite and Bertrandite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jacobsite is 2.59-2.60 whereas that of Bertrandite is 2.59-2.60.

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