Jacobsite and Phosphophyllite Physical Properties
Specific Gravity
4.76-5.03
3.07-3.13
Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Uneven
Cleavage
None
{100} Perfect, {010} Distinct, {102} Distinct
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5
3-3.5
Chemical Composition
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg)(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Zn 2(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ )(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Jacobsite and Phosphophyllite Chemical Formula
While comparing Jacobsite and Phosphophyllite 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 Phosphophyllite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Jacobsite- (Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg)(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
- Chemical formula of Phosphophyllite- Zn 2(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ )(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Jacobsite and Phosphophyllite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jacobsite and Phosphophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jacobsite and Phosphophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jacobsite is 3.07-3.13 whereas that of Phosphophyllite is 3.07-3.13.