Dioptase and Clinothulite Physical Properties

Dioptase and Clinothulite Chemical Formula

While comparing Dioptase and Clinothulite 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 Clinothulite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Dioptase- CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Dioptase and Clinothulite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Dioptase and Clinothulite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Dioptase and Clinothulite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Dioptase is Not Available whereas that of Clinothulite is Not Available.