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Jacobsite and Rosasite Physical Properties


Rosasite and Jacobsite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Effervesces in cold   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.76-5.03   
4-4.2   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle   
Splintery   

Cleavage
None   
Perfect on {100} and {010}   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5   
4   

Chemical Composition
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg)(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
Not Available   

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Jacobsite and Rosasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jacobsite and Rosasite 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 Rosasite chemical formula.

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Jacobsite and Rosasite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jacobsite and Rosasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jacobsite and Rosasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jacobsite is 4-4.2 whereas that of Rosasite is 4-4.2.

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