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Jasper and Grandidierite Physical Properties


Grandidierite and Jasper Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.58-2.91   
2.85-3.00   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Brittle, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven   

Cleavage
Indiscernible   
Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
7.5   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
(Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Jasper and Grandidierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jasper and Grandidierite 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 Grandidierite chemical formula.

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Jasper and Grandidierite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jasper and Grandidierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jasper and Grandidierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jasper is 2.85-3.00 whereas that of Grandidierite is 2.85-3.00.

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