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Jacobsite and Verdite Physical Properties


Verdite and Jacobsite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
4.76-5.03   
2.80-3.0   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle   
Not Available   

Cleavage
None   
{110} Good   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5   
3   

Chemical Composition
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg)(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
NaFeS2•2(H2O)   

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Jacobsite and Verdite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jacobsite and Verdite 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 Verdite chemical formula.

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Jacobsite and Verdite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jacobsite and Verdite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jacobsite and Verdite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jacobsite is 2.80-3.0 whereas that of Verdite is 2.80-3.0.

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