Jasper and Diaspore Physical Properties

Jasper

Diaspore

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Very brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.58-2.913.30-3.40

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Indiscernible

{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-76.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Jasper and Diaspore Chemical Formula

While comparing Jasper and Diaspore 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 Diaspore chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Jasper- SiO₂
Chemical formula of Diaspore- AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Jasper and Diaspore Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jasper and Diaspore Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jasper and Diaspore Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jasper is 3.30-3.40 whereas that of Diaspore is 3.30-3.40.