Jasper and Riebeckite Physical Properties

Jasper

Riebeckite

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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

2.58-2.913.28-3.44

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)

Uneven, Splintery, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Indiscernible

Perfect on {110}, intersecting at 56° and 124°; partings on {100} and {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-75.0-6.0

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

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Jasper and Riebeckite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jasper and Riebeckite 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 Riebeckite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Jasper- SiO₂

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Jasper and Riebeckite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jasper and Riebeckite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jasper and Riebeckite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jasper is 3.28-3.44 whereas that of Riebeckite is 3.28-3.44.