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Amethyst and Dioptase Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
insoluble in common solvents
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.653.25-3.35
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
Perfect in three directions
1.7 Mohs Hardness
75
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Amethyst and Dioptase Chemical Formula

While comparing Amethyst 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 Amethyst and Dioptase chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amethyst- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Dioptase- CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Amethyst and Dioptase Specific Gravity

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