Jasper and Alabaster Physical Properties

Jasper

Alabaster

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.58-2.912.30

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)

Not Available

1.6 Cleavage

Indiscernible

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-72

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

CaSO 4 · 2H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Jasper and Alabaster Chemical Formula

While comparing Jasper and Alabaster 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 Jasper and Alabaster chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Jasper- SiO₂
Chemical formula of Alabaster- CaSO 4 · 2H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

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Jasper and Alabaster Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jasper and Alabaster Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jasper and Alabaster Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jasper is 2.30 whereas that of Alabaster is 2.30.