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Marialite and Jacobsite Physical Properties


Jacobsite and Marialite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.50   
4.76-5.03   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal   
Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Distinct on {100} and {110}   
None   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6   
5.5-6.5   

Chemical Composition
3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg)(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Marialite and Jacobsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Marialite and Jacobsite 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 Marialite and Jacobsite chemical formula.

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Marialite and Jacobsite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Marialite and Jacobsite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Marialite and Jacobsite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Marialite is 4.76-5.03 whereas that of Jacobsite is 4.76-5.03.

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