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Dioptase and Kashmir sapphire Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.25-3.35
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1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
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1.6 Cleavage
Perfect in three directions
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
5
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1.8 Chemical Composition
CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Dioptase and Kashmir sapphire Chemical Formula

While comparing Dioptase and Kashmir sapphire 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 Kashmir sapphire chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Dioptase- CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Dioptase and Kashmir sapphire Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Dioptase and Kashmir sapphire Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Dioptase and Kashmir sapphire Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Dioptase is Not Available whereas that of Kashmir sapphire is Not Available.