Jasper and Amazonite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.58-2.91
  
2.55-2.57
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Cleavage
Indiscernible
  
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
  
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
  
6-6.5
  
Chemical Composition
SiO2
  
KAlSi3O8
  
Jasper and Amazonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Jasper and Amazonite 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 Amazonite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Jasper- SiO2
- Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8
Jasper and Amazonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jasper and Amazonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jasper and Amazonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jasper is 2.55-2.57 whereas that of Amazonite is 2.55-2.57.