Jasper and Muscovite Physical Properties

Jasper

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Elastic

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.58-2.912.78-2.88

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)

Micaceous, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Indiscernible

Perfect on the {001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-72-3

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

KAl 2AlSi 3O 10(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Jasper and Muscovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jasper and Muscovite 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 Muscovite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Jasper- SiO₂
Chemical formula of Muscovite- KAl 2AlSi 3O 10(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Jasper and Muscovite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jasper and Muscovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jasper and Muscovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jasper is 2.78-2.88 whereas that of Muscovite is 2.78-2.88.