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Dioptase and Chrysoprase 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
3.25-3.352.58-2.64
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect in three directions
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
56.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )

Dioptase and Chrysoprase Chemical Formula

While comparing Dioptase and Chrysoprase 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 Chrysoprase chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Dioptase- CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Chrysoprase- SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )

Dioptase and Chrysoprase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Dioptase and Chrysoprase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Dioptase and Chrysoprase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Dioptase is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Chrysoprase is 2.58-2.64.