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Jasper and Grossular Physical Properties


Grossular and Jasper Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.58-2.91   
3.55-3.73   

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

Cleavage
Indiscernible   
none   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Jasper and Grossular Chemical Formula

While comparing Jasper and Grossular 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 Grossular chemical formula.

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Jasper and Grossular Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jasper and Grossular Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jasper and Grossular Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jasper is 3.55-3.73 whereas that of Grossular is 3.55-3.73.

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