Hardystonite and Orbicular jasper Physical Properties

Hardystonite

Orbicular jasper

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.396-3.443Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Brittle, Metallic

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1.6 Cleavage

[001] good, [100] and [110] fair

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-4Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 2ZnSi 2O 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Hardystonite and Orbicular jasper Chemical Formula

While comparing Hardystonite and Orbicular 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 Hardystonite and Orbicular jasper chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hardystonite- Ca 2ZnSi 2O 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Hardystonite and Orbicular jasper Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hardystonite and Orbicular jasper Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hardystonite and Orbicular jasper Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hardystonite is Not Available whereas that of Orbicular jasper is Not Available.