Jasper and Erythrite Physical Properties

Jasper

Erythrite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Sectile

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.58-2.913.06

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)

Sectile Curved shavings or scrapings produced by a knife blade, (e.g. graphite).

1.6 Cleavage

Indiscernible

Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

Jasper and Erythrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jasper and Erythrite 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 Erythrite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Jasper- SiO₂
Chemical formula of Erythrite- Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

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Jasper and Erythrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jasper and Erythrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jasper and Erythrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jasper is 3.06 whereas that of Erythrite is 3.06.