Jasper and Magnesite Physical Properties

Jasper

Magnesite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Effervesces in hot HCl

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.58-2.91

2.92-3.12

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Indiscernible

[10 1 1] perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7

3.5-4.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

MgCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Jasper and Magnesite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jasper and Magnesite 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 Magnesite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Jasper- SiO₂
Chemical formula of Magnesite- MgCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Jasper and Magnesite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jasper and Magnesite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jasper and Magnesite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jasper is 2.92-3.12 whereas that of Magnesite is 2.92-3.12.