Home
×

Jacobsite
Jacobsite

Kainite
Kainite



ADD
Compare
X
Jacobsite
X
Kainite

Jacobsite and Kainite Physical Properties

Add ⊕
1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.76-5.03
2.15
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle
Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
None
{001}, perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5
2.5-3
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg)(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Not Available

Jacobsite and Kainite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jacobsite and Kainite 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 Kainite chemical formula.

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

Jacobsite and Kainite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jacobsite and Kainite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jacobsite and Kainite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jacobsite is 2.15 whereas that of Kainite is 2.15.