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Richterite and Jacobsite Physical Properties


Jacobsite and Richterite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.0-3.5  
4.76-5.03  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect  
None  

Mohs Hardness
5-6  
5.5-6.5  

Chemical Composition
Na(CaNa)(Mg,Fe++)5(Si8O22)(OH)2  
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg)(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Richterite and Jacobsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Richterite 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 Richterite and Jacobsite chemical formula.

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Richterite and Jacobsite Specific Gravity

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

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