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Jacobsite and Piemontite Physical Properties


Piemontite and Jacobsite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.76-5.03  
-9999  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Splintery  

Cleavage
None  
[001] good, [100] distinct  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg)(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
Ca2Al3(SiO4)(Si2O7)O(OH)  

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Jacobsite and Piemontite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jacobsite and Piemontite 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 Piemontite chemical formula.

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Jacobsite and Piemontite Specific Gravity

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

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