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Jasper and Brazilianite Physical Properties


Brazilianite 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   
2.98-2.99   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Conchoidal, Gems   

Cleavage
Indiscernible   
(010) Distinct to good   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
5.5   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Jasper and Brazilianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jasper and Brazilianite 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 Brazilianite chemical formula.

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Jasper and Brazilianite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jasper and Brazilianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jasper and Brazilianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jasper is 2.98-2.99 whereas that of Brazilianite is 2.98-2.99.

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