Jasper and Lawsonite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Brittle
  
Solubility
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Not Available
  
Durability
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Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.58-2.91
  
3.09
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven
  
Cleavage
Indiscernible
  
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}
  
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
  
8
  
Chemical Composition
SiO2
  
Not Available
  
Jasper and Lawsonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Jasper and Lawsonite 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 Lawsonite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Jasper- SiO2
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Jasper and Lawsonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jasper and Lawsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jasper and Lawsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jasper is 3.09 whereas that of Lawsonite is 3.09.