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Dioptase and Chalcedony Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
Brittle
Soluble
-
3.25-3.35
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Perfect in three directions
5
CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
 
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Soluble
-
2.55-2.70
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal
Absent
6.5-7
SiO2

Dioptase and Chalcedony Chemical Formula

While comparing Dioptase and Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony chemical formula.

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Dioptase and Chalcedony Specific Gravity

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