Dioptase and Cerussite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Soluble
insoluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.25-3.35
6.46-6.57
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect in three directions
Good [110] and [021]
Chemical Composition
CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
PbCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Dioptase and Cerussite Chemical Formula
While comparing Dioptase and Cerussite 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 Cerussite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Dioptase- CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Cerussite- PbCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Dioptase and Cerussite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Dioptase and Cerussite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Dioptase and Cerussite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Dioptase is 6.46-6.57 whereas that of Cerussite is 6.46-6.57.