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Dioptase and Bronzite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.25-3.35
3.35
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
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1.6 Cleavage
Perfect in three directions
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
5
5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
(Mg,Fe) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Dioptase and Bronzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Dioptase and Bronzite 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 Bronzite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Dioptase- CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Bronzite- (Mg,Fe) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Dioptase and Bronzite Specific Gravity

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