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Apophyllite and Dioptase Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.30-2.50
3.25-3.35
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on (001)
Perfect in three directions
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.5-5
5
1.8 Chemical Composition
KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Apophyllite and Dioptase Chemical Formula

While comparing Apophyllite 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 Apophyllite and Dioptase chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Apophyllite- KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Dioptase- CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Apophyllite and Dioptase Specific Gravity

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