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Jacobsite and Hematite Physical Properties


Hematite and Jacobsite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.76-5.03  
5.00-5.30  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5  
6  

Chemical Composition
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg)(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Jacobsite and Hematite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jacobsite and Hematite 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 Hematite chemical formula.

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Jacobsite and Hematite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jacobsite and Hematite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jacobsite and Hematite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jacobsite is 5.00-5.30 whereas that of Hematite is 5.00-5.30.

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