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Rock Crystal and Jasper Physical Properties

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
2.652.58-2.91
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Indiscernible
1.7 Mohs Hardness
76.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
SiO2

Rock Crystal and Jasper Chemical Formula

While comparing Rock Crystal 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 Rock Crystal and Jasper chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Rock Crystal- SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Jasper- SiO2

Rock Crystal and Jasper Specific Gravity

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