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Baddeleyite and Dioptase Physical Properties


Dioptase and Baddeleyite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.5-6.0  
3.25-3.35  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
{001} Distinct  
Perfect in three directions  

Mohs Hardness
6.5  
5  

Chemical Composition
ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Baddeleyite and Dioptase Chemical Formula

While comparing Baddeleyite 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 Baddeleyite and Dioptase chemical formula.

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Baddeleyite and Dioptase Specific Gravity

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

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