Jasper and Iddingsite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.58-2.91
  
2.5-2.8
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Not Available
  
Cleavage
Indiscernible
  
{???} Perfect
  
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
  
3
  
Chemical Composition
SiO2
  
MgO.Fe2O3.3SiO2•4(H2O)
  
Jasper and Iddingsite Chemical Formula
While comparing Jasper and Iddingsite 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 Iddingsite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Jasper- SiO2
- Chemical formula of Iddingsite- MgO.Fe2O3.3SiO2•4(H2O)
Jasper and Iddingsite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jasper and Iddingsite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jasper and Iddingsite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jasper is 2.5-2.8 whereas that of Iddingsite is 2.5-2.8.