SiO2Trigonal

Jasper

SiO2

Silicates
Chemical FormulaSiO2
Crystal SystemTrigonal
Mohs Hardness7
Specific Gravity2.65
ColorRed, brown, yellow, green
LusterVitreous to dull
StreakWhite
CleavageNone
FractureConchoidal

Occurrence

Opaque variety of chalcedony. Found in many colors and patterns.

Hardness on Mohs Scale

7 / 10
Talc (1)Quartz (7)Diamond (10)