Dioptase and Clintonite Physical Properties

Dioptase and Clintonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Dioptase and Clintonite 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 Clintonite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Dioptase- CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
• Chemical formula of Clintonite- Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2

Dioptase and Clintonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Dioptase and Clintonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Dioptase and Clintonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Dioptase is 3.0-3.1 whereas that of Clintonite is 3.0-3.1.