Jasper and Zektzerite Physical Properties

Jasper

Zektzerite

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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

2.58-2.912.79

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)

Not Available

1.6 Cleavage

Indiscernible

{100} and {010} perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-76

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

LiNa(Zr,Ti,Hf)Si 6O 15Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Jasper and Zektzerite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jasper and Zektzerite 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 Zektzerite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Jasper- SiO₂
Chemical formula of Zektzerite- LiNa(Zr,Ti,Hf)Si 6O 15Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Jasper and Zektzerite Specific Gravity

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