Jasper and Kyanite Physical Properties

Jasper

Kyanite

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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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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.58-2.913.53-3.65

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)

Splintery, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

Indiscernible

[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-74-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

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Jasper and Kyanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jasper and Kyanite 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 Kyanite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Jasper- SiO₂

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Jasper and Kyanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jasper and Kyanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jasper and Kyanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jasper is 3.53-3.65 whereas that of Kyanite is 3.53-3.65.