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Jacobsite and Hambergite Physical Properties


Hambergite and Jacobsite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.76-5.03  
2.33-2.37  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
None  
Perfect on {010}, good on {100}  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5  
7.5  

Chemical Composition
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg)(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Jacobsite and Hambergite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jacobsite and Hambergite 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 Hambergite chemical formula.

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Jacobsite and Hambergite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jacobsite and Hambergite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jacobsite and Hambergite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jacobsite is 2.33-2.37 whereas that of Hambergite is 2.33-2.37.

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