Dioptase and Caledonite Physical Properties
Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.25-3.35
5.6-5.76
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Cleavage
Perfect in three directions
[001] perfect; [100] distinct
Chemical Composition
CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Dioptase and Caledonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Dioptase and Caledonite 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 Caledonite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Dioptase- CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Caledonite- Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Dioptase and Caledonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Dioptase and Caledonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Dioptase and Caledonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Dioptase is 5.6-5.76 whereas that of Caledonite is 5.6-5.76.