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Dioptase and Eilat stone Physical Properties


Eilat stone and Dioptase Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.25-3.35  
-9999  

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect in three directions  
-  

Mohs Hardness
5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Cu3(PO4)(OH)3  

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Dioptase and Eilat stone Chemical Formula

While comparing Dioptase and Eilat stone 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 Eilat stone chemical formula.

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Dioptase and Eilat stone Specific Gravity

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

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