Jasper and Sugilite Physical Properties

Jasper

Sugilite

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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

2.58-2.912.69-2.79

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)

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

1.6 Cleavage

Indiscernible

Poor on {0001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-75.5-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

KNa 2(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ,Al) 2Li 3Si 12O 30Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Jasper and Sugilite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jasper and Sugilite 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 Sugilite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Jasper- SiO₂
Chemical formula of Sugilite- KNa 2(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ,Al) 2Li 3Si 12O 30Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Jasper and Sugilite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jasper and Sugilite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jasper and Sugilite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jasper is 2.69-2.79 whereas that of Sugilite is 2.69-2.79.