×

Jacobsite
Jacobsite

Chlorapatite
Chlorapatite



ADD
Compare
X
Jacobsite
X
Chlorapatite

Jacobsite and Chlorapatite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.76-5.033.17-3.18
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
None
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg)(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Jacobsite and Chlorapatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jacobsite and Chlorapatite 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 Chlorapatite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Jacobsite- (Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg)(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Chlorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Jacobsite and Chlorapatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jacobsite and Chlorapatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jacobsite and Chlorapatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jacobsite is 3.17-3.18 whereas that of Chlorapatite is 3.17-3.18.