Jasper and Pyrophyllite Physical Properties

Jasper

Pyrophyllite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.58-2.912.65-2.90

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)

Gemstones (2009), Flexible Flexible fragments.

1.6 Cleavage

Indiscernible

{001} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Jasper and Pyrophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jasper and Pyrophyllite 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 Pyrophyllite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Jasper- SiO₂
Chemical formula of Pyrophyllite- Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Jasper and Pyrophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jasper and Pyrophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jasper and Pyrophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jasper is 2.65-2.90 whereas that of Pyrophyllite is 2.65-2.90.