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Chalcedony and Jasper Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70
2.58-2.91
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Absent
Indiscernible
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
SiO2

Chalcedony and Jasper Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony and Jasper chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chalcedony- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Jasper- SiO2

Chalcedony and Jasper Specific Gravity

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

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