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Jasper and Holmquistite Physical Properties


Holmquistite and Jasper Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.58-2.91   
2.95-3.13   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Not Available   

Cleavage
Indiscernible   
{210} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
Li 2[(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2]Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Jasper and Holmquistite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jasper and Holmquistite 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 Holmquistite chemical formula.

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Jasper and Holmquistite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jasper and Holmquistite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jasper and Holmquistite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jasper is 2.95-3.13 whereas that of Holmquistite is 2.95-3.13.

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