Jasper and Carnelian Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.58-2.91
  
2.58-2.64
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Cleavage
Indiscernible
  
Absent
  
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
  
6.5-7
  
Chemical Composition
SiO2
  
SiO2
  
Jasper and Carnelian Chemical Formula
While comparing Jasper and Carnelian 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 Carnelian chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Jasper- SiO2
- Chemical formula of Carnelian- SiO2
Jasper and Carnelian Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jasper and Carnelian Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jasper and Carnelian Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jasper is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Carnelian is 2.58-2.64.