Petrified Wood and Jasper Physical Properties

Petrified Wood and Jasper Chemical Formula

While comparing Petrified Wood and Jasper 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 Petrified Wood and Jasper chemical formula.

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• Chemical formula of Jasper- SiO₂

Petrified Wood and Jasper Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Petrified Wood and Jasper Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Petrified Wood and Jasper Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Petrified Wood is 2.58-2.91 whereas that of Jasper is 2.58-2.91.