Beryl and Dioptase Physical Properties

Beryl

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

2.60-2.903.25-3.35

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

1.6 Cleavage

Imperfect on {0001}

Perfect in three directions

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-85

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Be₃Al₂Si₆O₁₈

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

Beryl and Dioptase Chemical Formula

While comparing Beryl 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 Beryl and Dioptase chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Beryl- Be₃Al₂Si₆O₁₈
Chemical formula of Dioptase- CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Beryl and Dioptase Specific Gravity

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