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Jacobsite and Fayalite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
4.76-5.034.392
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
None
{010} moderate, {100} imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.56.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg)(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Fe 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Jacobsite and Fayalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jacobsite and Fayalite 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 Fayalite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Jacobsite- (Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg)(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Fayalite- Fe 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Jacobsite and Fayalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jacobsite and Fayalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jacobsite and Fayalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jacobsite is 4.392 whereas that of Fayalite is 4.392.