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Jasper and Zoisite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.58-2.91
3.20-3.50
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Even
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Jasper and Zoisite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jasper and Zoisite 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 Zoisite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Jasper- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Zoisite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Jasper and Zoisite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jasper and Zoisite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jasper and Zoisite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jasper is 3.20-3.50 whereas that of Zoisite is 3.20-3.50.