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Adamite and Dioptase Physical Properties


Dioptase and Adamite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.32-4.48   
3.25-3.35   

Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven, Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
{101}, good; {010}, poor   
Perfect in three directions   

Mohs Hardness
3.5   
5   

Chemical Composition
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)   
CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Adamite and Dioptase Chemical Formula

While comparing Adamite and Dioptase 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 Adamite and Dioptase chemical formula.

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Adamite and Dioptase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Adamite and Dioptase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Adamite and Dioptase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Adamite is 3.25-3.35 whereas that of Dioptase is 3.25-3.35.

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