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Jacobsite and Pezzottaite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
4.76-5.032.90-3.14
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
None
Imperfect; basal
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.57.5-8
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg)(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
(Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Jacobsite and Pezzottaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jacobsite and Pezzottaite 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 Pezzottaite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Jacobsite- (Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg)(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Pezzottaite- (Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Jacobsite and Pezzottaite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jacobsite and Pezzottaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jacobsite and Pezzottaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jacobsite is 2.90-3.14 whereas that of Pezzottaite is 2.90-3.14.