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Jasper and Chlorite group Physical Properties


Chlorite group and Jasper Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.58-2.91   
2.6-3.3   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Lamellar   

Cleavage
Indiscernible   
Perfect 001   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
2-2.5   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
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Jasper and Chlorite group Chemical Formula

While comparing Jasper and Chlorite group 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 Chlorite group chemical formula.

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Jasper and Chlorite group Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jasper and Chlorite group Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jasper and Chlorite group Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jasper is 2.6-3.3 whereas that of Chlorite group is 2.6-3.3.

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