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Dioptase and Chrome Pyrope Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.25-3.353.62-3.80
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect in three directions
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
57-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Mg 3(Al,Cr) 2(SiO 4) 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Dioptase and Chrome Pyrope Chemical Formula

While comparing Dioptase and Chrome Pyrope 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 Chrome Pyrope chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Dioptase- CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Chrome Pyrope- Mg 3(Al,Cr) 2(SiO 4) 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Dioptase and Chrome Pyrope Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Dioptase and Chrome Pyrope Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Dioptase and Chrome Pyrope Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Dioptase is 3.62-3.80 whereas that of Chrome Pyrope is 3.62-3.80.