Dioptase and Gypsum Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Flexible
Solubility
Soluble
Soluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.25-3.35
2.20-2.40
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, Splintery, Fibrous, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
Perfect in three directions
Perfect on {010}, distinct on {100}
Chemical Composition
CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Dioptase and Gypsum Chemical Formula
While comparing Dioptase and Gypsum 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 Gypsum chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Dioptase- CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Gypsum- CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Dioptase and Gypsum Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Dioptase and Gypsum Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Dioptase and Gypsum Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Dioptase is 2.20-2.40 whereas that of Gypsum is 2.20-2.40.