Anorthite and Dioptase Physical Properties

Anorthite

Dioptase

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.773.25-3.35

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect [001] good [010] poor [110]

Perfect in three directions

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.55

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

CaAl 2Si 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Anorthite and Dioptase Chemical Formula

While comparing Anorthite 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 Anorthite and Dioptase chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Anorthite- CaAl 2Si 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Dioptase- CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Anorthite and Dioptase Specific Gravity

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