Jacobsite and Pietersite Physical Properties

Jacobsite

Pietersite

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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

4.76-5.03Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle

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1.6 Cleavage

None

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-6.55

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg)(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Jacobsite and Pietersite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jacobsite and Pietersite 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 Pietersite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Jacobsite- (Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg)(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Jacobsite and Pietersite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jacobsite and Pietersite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jacobsite and Pietersite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jacobsite is Not Available whereas that of Pietersite is Not Available.