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Jasper and Variscite Physical Properties


Variscite and Jasper Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.58-2.91  
2.42-2.58  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
Indiscernible  
[010] perfect  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
4-5  

Chemical Composition
SiO2  
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)  

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Jasper and Variscite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jasper and Variscite 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 Variscite chemical formula.

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Jasper and Variscite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jasper and Variscite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jasper and Variscite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jasper is 2.42-2.58 whereas that of Variscite is 2.42-2.58.

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