Jasper and Chrysotile Physical Properties

Jasper

Chrysotile

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

insoluble in water

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.58-2.912.51-2.63

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)

Fibrous

1.6 Cleavage

Indiscernible

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-72.5-4.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Jasper and Chrysotile Chemical Formula

While comparing Jasper and Chrysotile 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 Chrysotile chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Jasper- SiO₂
Chemical formula of Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

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Jasper and Chrysotile Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jasper and Chrysotile Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jasper and Chrysotile Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jasper is 2.51-2.63 whereas that of Chrysotile is 2.51-2.63.