Dioptase and Lapis lazuli Physical Properties

Dioptase and Lapis lazuli Chemical Formula

While comparing Dioptase and Lapis lazuli 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 Lapis lazuli chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Dioptase- CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
• Chemical formula of Lapis lazuli- The chief constituent Lapis Lazuli is Lazurite, with the following chemical formula: (Na,Ca)₈Al₆Si₆O₂₄(S,SO)₄

Dioptase and Lapis lazuli Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Dioptase and Lapis lazuli Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Dioptase and Lapis lazuli Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Dioptase is 2.50-3.00 whereas that of Lapis lazuli is 2.50-3.00.