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Dioptase and Brookite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

Soluble
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Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.25-3.353.87-4.14
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal

Cleavage

Perfect in three directions
Poor on {120}, in traces on {001}

Mohs Hardness

55.5-6
2 10
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Chemical Composition

CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Dioptase and Brookite Chemical Formula

While comparing Dioptase and Brookite 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 Brookite chemical formula.

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

Dioptase and Brookite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Dioptase and Brookite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Dioptase and Brookite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Dioptase is 3.87-4.14 whereas that of Brookite is 3.87-4.14.