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Copper and Dioptase Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
Not Available3.25-3.35
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Hackly Jagged, torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals)., torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
None
Perfect in three directions
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.55
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu
CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Copper and Dioptase Chemical Formula

While comparing Copper 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 Copper and Dioptase chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Copper- Cu
  • Chemical formula of Dioptase- CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Copper and Dioptase Specific Gravity

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