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Jacobsite and Feldspar Physical Properties


Feldspar and Jacobsite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.76-5.03  
2.56-2.75  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
two or three  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg)(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
KAlSi3O8  

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Jacobsite and Feldspar Chemical Formula

While comparing Jacobsite and Feldspar 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 Feldspar chemical formula.

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Jacobsite and Feldspar Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jacobsite and Feldspar Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jacobsite and Feldspar Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jacobsite is 2.56-2.75 whereas that of Feldspar is 2.56-2.75.

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