Jasper and Charlesite Physical Properties

Jasper

Charlesite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.58-2.911.79

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)

Irregular/uneven, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

Indiscernible

Perfect on {10bar10}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-72.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2B(OH)4(OH,O)12•26(H2O)

Jasper and Charlesite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jasper and Charlesite 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 Charlesite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Jasper- SiO₂
Chemical formula of Charlesite- Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2B(OH)4(OH,O)12•26(H2O)

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Jasper and Charlesite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jasper and Charlesite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jasper and Charlesite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jasper is 1.79 whereas that of Charlesite is 1.79.