Jacobsite and Hauyne Physical Properties

Jacobsite

Hauyne

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Gelatinises in acids

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.76-5.032.4-2.5

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle

Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

None

Distinct on {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-6.55-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

(Na,Ca)4-8Al6Si6(O,S)24(SO4,Cl)1-2

Jacobsite and Hauyne Chemical Formula

While comparing Jacobsite and Hauyne 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 Hauyne chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Jacobsite- (Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg)(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Hauyne- (Na,Ca)4-8Al6Si6(O,S)24(SO4,Cl)1-2

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Jacobsite and Hauyne Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jacobsite and Hauyne Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jacobsite and Hauyne Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jacobsite is 2.4-2.5 whereas that of Hauyne is 2.4-2.5.