Jasper and Apophyllite Physical Properties

Jasper

Apophyllite

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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

2.58-2.912.30-2.50

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)

Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Indiscernible

Perfect on (001)

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-74.5-5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Jasper and Apophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jasper and Apophyllite 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 Apophyllite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Jasper- SiO₂
Chemical formula of Apophyllite- KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Jasper and Apophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jasper and Apophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jasper and Apophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jasper is 2.30-2.50 whereas that of Apophyllite is 2.30-2.50.