Dioptase and Kurnakovite Physical Properties

Dioptase

Kurnakovite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Soluble

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.25-3.351.847-1.852

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect in three directions

Poor to indistinct on {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

52-3

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

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Dioptase and Kurnakovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Dioptase and Kurnakovite 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 Kurnakovite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Dioptase- CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Dioptase and Kurnakovite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Dioptase and Kurnakovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Dioptase and Kurnakovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Dioptase is 1.847-1.852 whereas that of Kurnakovite is 1.847-1.852.