Dioptase and Hematite Physical Properties

Dioptase

Hematite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.25-3.355.00-5.30

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect in three directions

None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Dioptase and Hematite Chemical Formula

While comparing Dioptase and Hematite 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 Hematite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Dioptase- CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Hematite- Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Dioptase and Hematite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Dioptase and Hematite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Dioptase and Hematite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Dioptase is 5.00-5.30 whereas that of Hematite is 5.00-5.30.