Home
×

Amazonite
Amazonite

Jasper
Jasper



ADD
Compare
X
Amazonite
X
Jasper

Amazonite and Jasper Physical Properties

Add ⊕
1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.57
2.58-2.91
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
Indiscernible
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8
SiO2

Amazonite and Jasper Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite and Jasper 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 Amazonite and Jasper chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8
  • Chemical formula of Jasper- SiO2

Amazonite and Jasper Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amazonite and Jasper Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amazonite and Jasper Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amazonite is 2.58-2.91 whereas that of Jasper is 2.58-2.91.

Let Others Know
×