Dioptase and Clinozoisite Physical Properties
Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.25-3.35
3.21-3.38
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Irregular/uneven, Uneven
Cleavage
Perfect in three directions
Perfect on {001}
Mohs Hardness
5
6-7
Chemical Composition
CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Dioptase and Clinozoisite Chemical Formula
While comparing Dioptase and Clinozoisite 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 Clinozoisite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Dioptase- CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Clinozoisite- Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Dioptase and Clinozoisite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Dioptase and Clinozoisite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Dioptase and Clinozoisite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Dioptase is 3.21-3.38 whereas that of Clinozoisite is 3.21-3.38.
