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Jasper and Gahnospinel Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.58-2.91
3.65-4.55
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
None, but may exhibit slight parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
7.5-8
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
(Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Jasper and Gahnospinel Chemical Formula

While comparing Jasper and Gahnospinel 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 Gahnospinel chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Jasper- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Gahnospinel- (Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Jasper and Gahnospinel Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jasper and Gahnospinel Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jasper and Gahnospinel Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jasper is 3.65-4.55 whereas that of Gahnospinel is 3.65-4.55.

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