Chondrodite and Dioptase Physical Properties

Chondrodite

Dioptase

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.10-3.203.25-3.35

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle

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

1.6 Cleavage

Poor to good on (001)

Perfect in three directions

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.55

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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

Chondrodite and Dioptase Chemical Formula

While comparing Chondrodite 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 Chondrodite and Dioptase chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chondrodite- (Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Dioptase- CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Chondrodite and Dioptase Specific Gravity

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