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Corundum and Jasper Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
insoluble
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.90-4.052.58-2.91
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Difficult, Fibrous
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
None – parting in 3 directions
Indiscernible
1.7 Mohs Hardness
96.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
SiO2

Corundum and Jasper Chemical Formula

While comparing Corundum 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 Corundum and Jasper chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Corundum- Al 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Jasper- SiO2

Corundum and Jasper Specific Gravity

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