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Jacobsite and Chlorite group Physical Properties


Chlorite group and Jacobsite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.76-5.03  
2.6-3.3  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Lamellar  

Cleavage
None  
Perfect 001  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5  
2-2.5  

Chemical Composition
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg)(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
(Mg,Fe)3(Si,Al)4O10(OH)2·(Mg,Fe)3(OH)6  

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Jacobsite and Chlorite group Chemical Formula

While comparing Jacobsite and Chlorite group 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 Chlorite group chemical formula.

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Jacobsite and Chlorite group Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jacobsite and Chlorite group Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jacobsite and Chlorite group Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jacobsite is 2.6-3.3 whereas that of Chlorite group is 2.6-3.3.

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