Dioptase and Brucite Physical Properties

Dioptase

Brucite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Sectile

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.25-3.352.39

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Irregular

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect in three directions

Perfect on {0001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

52.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Mg(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Dioptase and Brucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Dioptase and Brucite 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 Brucite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Dioptase- CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Brucite- Mg(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Dioptase and Brucite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Dioptase and Brucite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Dioptase and Brucite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Dioptase is 2.39 whereas that of Brucite is 2.39.