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Jasper and Quartz Physical Properties


Quartz and Jasper Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.58-2.91   
2.65   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems   

Cleavage
Indiscernible   
{0110} Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
7   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
SiO2   

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Jasper and Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Jasper and Quartz 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 Quartz chemical formula.

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Jasper and Quartz Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jasper and Quartz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jasper and Quartz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jasper is 2.65 whereas that of Quartz is 2.65.

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