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Jacobsite and Chrysotile Physical Properties


Chrysotile and Jacobsite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
insoluble in water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.76-5.03  
2.51-2.63  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Fibrous  

Cleavage
None  
Perfect basal  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5  
2.5-4.5  

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)  

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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.

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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.

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