Jasper and Rossmanite Physical Properties

Jasper

Rossmanite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.58-2.913

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)

Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

Indiscernible

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

◻(LiAl 2)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Jasper and Rossmanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jasper and Rossmanite 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 Rossmanite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Jasper- SiO₂
Chemical formula of Rossmanite- ◻(LiAl 2)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

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Jasper and Rossmanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jasper and Rossmanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jasper and Rossmanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jasper is 3 whereas that of Rossmanite is 3.