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Microcline and Jasper 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
2.55-2.63
2.58-2.91
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
Indiscernible
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
SiO2

Microcline and Jasper Chemical Formula

While comparing Microcline and Jasper 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 Microcline and Jasper chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Jasper- SiO2

Microcline and Jasper Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Microcline and Jasper Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Microcline and Jasper Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Microcline is 2.58-2.91 whereas that of Jasper is 2.58-2.91.