Jasper and Spessartine Physical Properties

Jasper

Spessartine

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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

2.58-2.914.12-4.18

1 7.18

2.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Brittle

2.6 Cleavage

Indiscernible

{???} Distinct

2.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-77-7.5

2 10

2.11 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Jasper and Spessartine Chemical Formula

While comparing Jasper and Spessartine 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 Spessartine chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Jasper- SiO₂
Chemical formula of Spessartine- Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Jasper and Spessartine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jasper and Spessartine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jasper and Spessartine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jasper is 4.12-4.18 whereas that of Spessartine is 4.12-4.18.