Home

Taurus Gems + -

Gemini Gems + -

Leo Gems + -

Organic Gemstones + -

Aries Gems + -

Gemstones


Austinite and Jasper Physical Properties


Jasper and Austinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.12   
2.58-2.91   

Fracture
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven   
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}   
Indiscernible   

Mohs Hardness
4-4.5   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)   
SiO2   

Optical Properties >>
<< Astrology

Austinite and Jasper Chemical Formula

While comparing Austinite 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 Austinite and Jasper chemical formula.

Compare Green Gemstones

Austinite and Jasper Specific Gravity

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

Green Gemstones

Green Gemstones


Compare Green Gemstones