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Jasper and Pezzottaite Physical Properties


Pezzottaite and Jasper Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.58-2.91   
2.90-3.14   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   

Cleavage
Indiscernible   
Imperfect; basal   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
(Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Jasper and Pezzottaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jasper and Pezzottaite 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 Pezzottaite chemical formula.

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Jasper and Pezzottaite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jasper and Pezzottaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jasper and Pezzottaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jasper is 2.90-3.14 whereas that of Pezzottaite is 2.90-3.14.

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