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Jasper and Zincite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.58-2.915.50-5.90
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
On {10 1 0}, perfect; parting on {000 1 }
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-74
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
(Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Jasper and Zincite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jasper and Zincite 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 Zincite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Jasper- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Zincite- (Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Jasper and Zincite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jasper and Zincite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jasper and Zincite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jasper is 5.50-5.90 whereas that of Zincite is 5.50-5.90.