Jasper and Chalcedony Physical Properties

Jasper

Chalcedony

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.58-2.91

2.55-2.70

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)

Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann

1.6 Cleavage

Indiscernible

Absent

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

Jasper and Chalcedony Chemical Formula

While comparing Jasper and Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Jasper- SiO₂
Chemical formula of Chalcedony- SiO₂

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Jasper and Chalcedony Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jasper and Chalcedony Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jasper and Chalcedony Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jasper is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Chalcedony is 2.55-2.70.