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Jasper and Gaspeite Physical Properties


Gaspeite and Jasper Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
HCl soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.58-2.91   
3.71   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Uneven   

Cleavage
Indiscernible   
{10 1 1} Good   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
4.5-5   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3   

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Jasper and Gaspeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jasper and Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite chemical formula.

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Jasper and Gaspeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jasper and Gaspeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jasper and Gaspeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jasper is 3.71 whereas that of Gaspeite is 3.71.

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