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Chrysoprase and Jasper Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64
2.58-2.91
1.5 Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
None
Indiscernible
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
SiO2

Chrysoprase and Jasper Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoprase 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 Chrysoprase and Jasper chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrysoprase- SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
  • Chemical formula of Jasper- SiO2

Chrysoprase and Jasper Specific Gravity

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

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