Jacobsite and Variscite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
4.76-5.03
2.42-2.58
Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
Cleavage
None
[010] perfect
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5
4-5
Chemical Composition
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg)(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
Jacobsite and Variscite Chemical Formula
While comparing Jacobsite and Variscite 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 Variscite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Jacobsite- (Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg)(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
- Chemical formula of Variscite- AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
Jacobsite and Variscite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jacobsite and Variscite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jacobsite and Variscite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jacobsite is 2.42-2.58 whereas that of Variscite is 2.42-2.58.