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Gedrite and Jasper Physical Properties


Jasper and Gedrite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.15-3.259  
2.58-2.91  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Gedrite   Magnesiogedrite , Comments: Dark gray cleavage fragment of magnesiogedrite (gedrite). , Location: Bamble, Telemark, Norway. , Scale: See Image.  
Indiscernible  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 2[(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2](Si 6Al 2)O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
SiO2  

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Gedrite and Jasper Chemical Formula

While comparing Gedrite 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 Gedrite and Jasper chemical formula.

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Gedrite and Jasper Specific Gravity

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

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