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Vesuvianite and Jacobsite Physical Properties


Jacobsite and Vesuvianite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.32-3.43  
4.76-5.03  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}  
None  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
5.5-6.5  

Chemical Composition
Ca10(Mg,Fe)2Al4(SiO4)5(Si2O7)2(OH)4  
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg)(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Vesuvianite and Jacobsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vesuvianite 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 Vesuvianite and Jacobsite chemical formula.

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Vesuvianite and Jacobsite Specific Gravity

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

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