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Variscite and Jacobsite Physical Properties


Jacobsite and Variscite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.42-2.58  
4.76-5.03  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
[010] perfect  
None  

Mohs Hardness
4-5  
5.5-6.5  

Chemical Composition
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)  
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg)(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Variscite and Jacobsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Variscite 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 Variscite and Jacobsite chemical formula.

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Variscite and Jacobsite Specific Gravity

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

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