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Jacobsite and Kornerupine Physical Properties


Kornerupine and Jacobsite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
4.76-5.03   
3.25-3.45   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven   

Cleavage
None   
Good on {110}   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5   
6.5   

Chemical Composition
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg)(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
Mg 3Al 6(Si,Al,B) 5O 21(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

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Jacobsite and Kornerupine Chemical Formula

While comparing Jacobsite and Kornerupine 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 Kornerupine chemical formula.

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Jacobsite and Kornerupine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jacobsite and Kornerupine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jacobsite and Kornerupine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jacobsite is 3.25-3.45 whereas that of Kornerupine is 3.25-3.45.

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