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Dioptase and Gaylussite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
decomposes in water
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.25-3.351.93-1.99
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect in three directions
perfect [110]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
52.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)

Dioptase and Gaylussite Chemical Formula

While comparing Dioptase and Gaylussite 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 Gaylussite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Dioptase- CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Gaylussite- Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)

Dioptase and Gaylussite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Dioptase and Gaylussite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Dioptase and Gaylussite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Dioptase is 1.93-1.99 whereas that of Gaylussite is 1.93-1.99.