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Jacobsite and Wavellite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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insoluble
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
4.76-5.032.36
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Subconchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Fibrous
1.6 Cleavage
None
[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.53.5-4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg)(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Jacobsite and Wavellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jacobsite and Wavellite 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 Wavellite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Jacobsite- (Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg)(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Wavellite- Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Jacobsite and Wavellite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jacobsite and Wavellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jacobsite and Wavellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jacobsite is 2.36 whereas that of Wavellite is 2.36.