Dioptase and Kurnakovite Physical Properties

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 O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
• Chemical formula of Kurnakovite- Ca3Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

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.