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Jasper and Corundum Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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insoluble
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.58-2.913.90-4.05
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Difficult, Fibrous
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
None – parting in 3 directions
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-79
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Al 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Jasper and Corundum Chemical Formula

While comparing Jasper and Corundum 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 Corundum chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Jasper- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Corundum- Al 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Jasper and Corundum Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jasper and Corundum Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jasper and Corundum Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jasper is 3.90-4.05 whereas that of Corundum is 3.90-4.05.