Jasper and Sapphirine Physical Properties

Jasper

Sapphirine

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.58-2.913.40-3.58

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Indiscernible

{010} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-77.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

(Al,Mg) 8(Al,Si) 6O 20Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Jasper and Sapphirine Chemical Formula

While comparing Jasper and Sapphirine 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 Sapphirine chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Jasper- SiO₂
Chemical formula of Sapphirine- (Al,Mg) 8(Al,Si) 6O 20Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Jasper and Sapphirine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jasper and Sapphirine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jasper and Sapphirine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jasper is 3.40-3.58 whereas that of Sapphirine is 3.40-3.58.