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Jasper and Danburite Physical Properties


Danburite and Jasper Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.58-2.91  
2.97-3.03  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Indiscernible  
{001} Poor  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
7  

Chemical Composition
SiO2  
CaB 2(SiO 4) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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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.

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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.

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