Jacobsite and Hiddenite Physical Properties

Jacobsite

Hiddenite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.76-5.033.15-3.21

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle

Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

None

1,2 prismatic

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-6.56-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

LiAlSi₂O₆

Jacobsite and Hiddenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jacobsite and Hiddenite 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 Hiddenite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Jacobsite- (Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg)(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Hiddenite- LiAlSi₂O₆

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Jacobsite and Hiddenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jacobsite and Hiddenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jacobsite and Hiddenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jacobsite is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Hiddenite is 3.15-3.21.