Jacobsite and Chrysotile Physical Properties

Jacobsite

Chrysotile

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

insoluble in water

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.76-5.032.51-2.63

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle

Fibrous

1.6 Cleavage

None

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-6.52.5-4.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Jacobsite and Chrysotile Chemical Formula

While comparing Jacobsite and Chrysotile 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 Chrysotile chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Jacobsite- (Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg)(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

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Jacobsite and Chrysotile Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jacobsite and Chrysotile Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jacobsite and Chrysotile Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jacobsite is 2.51-2.63 whereas that of Chrysotile is 2.51-2.63.