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Jacobsite and Quartz Physical Properties


Quartz and Jacobsite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.76-5.03   
2.65   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle   
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems   

Cleavage
None   
{0110} Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5   
7   

Chemical Composition
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg)(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
SiO2   

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Jacobsite and Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Jacobsite and Quartz 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 Quartz chemical formula.

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Jacobsite and Quartz Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jacobsite and Quartz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jacobsite and Quartz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jacobsite is 2.65 whereas that of Quartz is 2.65.

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