Dioptase and Ettringite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Soluble
Partially soluble in water
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.25-3.35
1.77
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Not Available
Cleavage
Perfect in three directions
Perfect on {10 1 0}
Chemical Composition
CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Dioptase and Ettringite Chemical Formula
While comparing Dioptase and Ettringite 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 Ettringite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Dioptase- CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Ettringite- Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Dioptase and Ettringite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Dioptase and Ettringite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Dioptase and Ettringite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Dioptase is 1.77 whereas that of Ettringite is 1.77.