Dioptase and Baryte Physical Properties
Solubility
Soluble
Soluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.25-3.35
4.3-5
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Irregular/uneven
Cleavage
Perfect in three directions
Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
Chemical Composition
CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Not Available
Dioptase and Baryte Chemical Formula
While comparing Dioptase and Baryte 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 Dioptase and Baryte chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Dioptase- CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Dioptase and Baryte Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Dioptase and Baryte Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Dioptase and Baryte Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Dioptase is 4.3-5 whereas that of Baryte is 4.3-5.