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Jacobsite and Nephrite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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4.76-5.03
Conchoidal
None
5.5-6.5
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg)(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
 
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2.90-3.10
Splintery, Granular
None
6-6.5
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Jacobsite and Nephrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jacobsite and Nephrite 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 Nephrite chemical formula.

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Jacobsite and Nephrite Specific Gravity

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