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Jasper and Willemite Physical Properties


Willemite and Jasper Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.58-2.91   
3.89-4.18   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven   

Cleavage
Indiscernible   
{0001}, {11 2 0} imperfect   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
5.5   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
Zn 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Jasper and Willemite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jasper and Willemite 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 Willemite chemical formula.

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Jasper and Willemite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jasper and Willemite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jasper and Willemite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jasper is 3.89-4.18 whereas that of Willemite is 3.89-4.18.

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