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Jasper and Alabaster Physical Properties


Alabaster and Jasper Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.58-2.91   
2.30   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Not Available   

Cleavage
Indiscernible   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
2   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
CaSO 4 · 2H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)   

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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.

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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.

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