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Jasper and Hardystonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.58-2.91
3.396-3.443
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
[001] good, [100] and [110] fair
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
3-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Ca 2ZnSi 2O 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Jasper and Hardystonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jasper and Hardystonite 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 Hardystonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Jasper- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Hardystonite- Ca 2ZnSi 2O 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Jasper and Hardystonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jasper and Hardystonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jasper and Hardystonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jasper is 3.396-3.443 whereas that of Hardystonite is 3.396-3.443.