Orbicular jasper and Chlorite group Physical Properties

Orbicular jasper and Chlorite group Chemical Formula

While comparing Orbicular 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 Orbicular jasper and Chlorite group chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Orbicular jasper- -
• Chemical formula of Chlorite group- (Mg,Fe)3(Si,Al)4O10(OH)2·(Mg,Fe)3(OH)6

Orbicular jasper and Chlorite group Specific Gravity

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