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Jasper and Sphalerite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.58-2.91
3.95-4.10
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect, {110} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
(Zn,Fe)SMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Jasper and Sphalerite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jasper and Sphalerite 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 Sphalerite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Jasper- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Sphalerite- (Zn,Fe)SMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Jasper and Sphalerite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jasper and Sphalerite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jasper and Sphalerite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jasper is 3.95-4.10 whereas that of Sphalerite is 3.95-4.10.