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Willemite and Jacobsite Physical Properties


Jacobsite and Willemite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.89-4.18  
4.76-5.03  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{0001}, {11 2 0} imperfect  
None  

Mohs Hardness
5.5  
5.5-6.5  

Chemical Composition
Zn 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg)(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Willemite and Jacobsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Willemite 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 Willemite and Jacobsite chemical formula.

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Willemite and Jacobsite Specific Gravity

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

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