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Jasper and Proustite Physical Properties

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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
2.58-2.915.51-5.64
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
Distinct on {10 1 1}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-72.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Ag 3AsS 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Jasper and Proustite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jasper and Proustite 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 Proustite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Jasper- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Proustite- Ag 3AsS 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Jasper and Proustite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jasper and Proustite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jasper and Proustite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jasper is 5.51-5.64 whereas that of Proustite is 5.51-5.64.