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Jasper and Chiastolite Physical Properties


Chiastolite and Jasper Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.58-2.91  
3.00-3.15  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
Indiscernible  
Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
SiO2  
Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)  

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Jasper and Chiastolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jasper and Chiastolite 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 Chiastolite chemical formula.

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Jasper and Chiastolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jasper and Chiastolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jasper and Chiastolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jasper is 3.00-3.15 whereas that of Chiastolite is 3.00-3.15.

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