Dioptase and Kurnakovite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Soluble
Soluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.25-3.35
1.847-1.852
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect in three directions
Poor to indistinct on {010}
Chemical Composition
CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Not Available
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.