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Jasper and Erythrite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Sectile
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.58-2.91
3.06
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
6.5-7
Not Available
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)

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.