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Jasper and Wardite Physical Properties


Wardite and Jasper Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.58-2.91  
2.81  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Indiscernible  
{001} Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
4.5-5  

Chemical Composition
SiO2  
NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Jasper and Wardite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jasper and Wardite 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 Wardite chemical formula.

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Jasper and Wardite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jasper and Wardite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jasper and Wardite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jasper is 2.81 whereas that of Wardite is 2.81.

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