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[[Image:Imperial_Jasper,_Mexico.JPG|left|framed|Imperial Jasper Cabochon, Mexico <br /> Photo courtesy of Rick Martin]]<br clear="left" /> | [[Image:Imperial_Jasper,_Mexico.JPG|left|framed|Imperial Jasper Cabochon, Mexico <br /> Photo courtesy of Rick Martin]]<br clear="left" /> | ||
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+ | ==Scenic jasper== | ||
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+ | [[Image:Scenic jasper.jpg|left|thumb|200px|Scenic jasper.<br />Image courtesy of Topsieraden.nl]] | ||
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+ | Picture, or scenic, or landscape jasper and agate gets its name from the pictures of scenes, animals or objects formed by the colorful patterns from other minerals present. |
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Jasper | |
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Chemical composition | SiO2 Silicon dioxide |
Crystal system | Trigonal |
Habit | Aggregate, massive |
Fracture | Conchoidal |
Hardness | 6.5-7 |
Refractive index | 1.53-1.54 |
Specific gravity | 2.58-2.64 |
Lustre | Vitreous |
Scenic jasper
Picture, or scenic, or landscape jasper and agate gets its name from the pictures of scenes, animals or objects formed by the colorful patterns from other minerals present.