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Jasper and Microlite Physical Properties

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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
2.58-2.91
5.5
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
5-5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
(Ca,Na) 2Ta 2O 6(O,OH,F)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Jasper and Microlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jasper and Microlite 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 Microlite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Jasper- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Microlite- (Ca,Na) 2Ta 2O 6(O,OH,F)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Jasper and Microlite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jasper and Microlite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jasper and Microlite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jasper is 5.5 whereas that of Microlite is 5.5.