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Jacobsite and Liddicoatite Physical Properties


Liddicoatite and Jacobsite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.76-5.03  
3.02  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
{0001} Poor  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg)(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
Ca(Li 2Al)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  

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Jacobsite and Liddicoatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jacobsite and Liddicoatite 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 Liddicoatite chemical formula.

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Jacobsite and Liddicoatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jacobsite and Liddicoatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jacobsite and Liddicoatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jacobsite is 3.02 whereas that of Liddicoatite is 3.02.

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