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Dioptase
Dioptase

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Dioptase and Langbeinite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

Soluble
Slowly dissolves in water

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.25-3.35-9999
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Conchoidal

Cleavage

Perfect in three directions
None

Mohs Hardness

53.5-4
2 10
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Chemical Composition

CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
K2Mg2(SO4)3

Dioptase and Langbeinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Dioptase and Langbeinite 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 Langbeinite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Dioptase- CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Langbeinite- K2Mg2(SO4)3

Dioptase and Langbeinite Specific Gravity

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