Dioptase and Labradorite Physical Properties

Dioptase

Labradorite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Soluble

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.25-3.352.69-2.72

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Uneven, Conchoidal, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect in three directions

Perfect on {001}, less perfect on {010}, intersecting at near 90°; distinct on {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

56-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

(Na,Ca)_1-2Si_3-2O₈

Dioptase and Labradorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Dioptase and Labradorite 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 Labradorite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Dioptase- CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Labradorite- (Na,Ca)_1-2Si_3-2O₈

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Dioptase and Labradorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Dioptase and Labradorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Dioptase and Labradorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Dioptase is 2.69-2.72 whereas that of Labradorite is 2.69-2.72.