Jasper and Beryllonite Physical Properties

Jasper

Beryllonite

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2 Physical Properties

2.2 Tenacity

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Brittle

2.3 Solubility

Not Available

2.5 Durability

Not Available

2.7 Specific Gravity

2.58-2.912.79-2.87

1 7.18

2.10 Fracture

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal

2.12 Cleavage

Indiscernible

{010} perfect; {100} good, interrupted; {101} indistinct; {001} in traces

2.14 Mohs Hardness

6.5-75.5-6

2 10

2.16 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

NaBePO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Jasper and Beryllonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jasper and Beryllonite 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 Beryllonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Jasper- SiO₂
Chemical formula of Beryllonite- NaBePO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Jasper and Beryllonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jasper and Beryllonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jasper and Beryllonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jasper is 2.79-2.87 whereas that of Beryllonite is 2.79-2.87.