Jasper and Danburite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.58-2.91
2.97-3.03
Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
Indiscernible
{001} Poor
Chemical Composition
SiO2
CaB 2(SiO 4) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Jasper and Danburite Chemical Formula
While comparing Jasper and Danburite 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 Danburite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Jasper- SiO2
- Chemical formula of Danburite- CaB 2(SiO 4) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Jasper and Danburite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jasper and Danburite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jasper and Danburite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jasper is 2.97-3.03 whereas that of Danburite is 2.97-3.03.