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Dioptase and Hiddenite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.25-3.353.15-3.21
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect in three directions
1,2 prismatic
1.7 Mohs Hardness
56-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
LiAlSi2O6

Dioptase and Hiddenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Dioptase and Hiddenite 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 Hiddenite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Dioptase- CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Hiddenite- LiAlSi2O6

Dioptase and Hiddenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Dioptase and Hiddenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Dioptase and Hiddenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Dioptase is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Hiddenite is 3.15-3.21.