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Garnet and Jasper Physical Properties


Jasper and Garnet Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.55-4.33   
2.58-2.91   

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

Cleavage
Indistinct   
Indiscernible   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.   
SiO2   

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Garnet and Jasper Chemical Formula

While comparing Garnet 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 Garnet and Jasper chemical formula.

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Garnet and Jasper Specific Gravity

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

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