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Jasper and Zircon Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.58-2.913.93-4.73
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
{110} and {111}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-77.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
ZrSiO4

Jasper and Zircon Chemical Formula

While comparing Jasper and Zircon 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 Zircon chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Jasper- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO4

Jasper and Zircon Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jasper and Zircon Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jasper and Zircon Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jasper is 3.93-4.73 whereas that of Zircon is 3.93-4.73.