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Quartz and Jacobsite Physical Properties


Jacobsite and Quartz Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.65  
4.76-5.03  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct  
None  

Mohs Hardness
7  
5.5-6.5  

Chemical Composition
SiO2  
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg)(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Quartz and Jacobsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Quartz 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 Quartz and Jacobsite chemical formula.

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Quartz and Jacobsite Specific Gravity

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

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