Dioptase and Lepidocrocite Physical Properties

Dioptase and Lepidocrocite Chemical Formula

While comparing Dioptase and Lepidocrocite 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 Lepidocrocite chemical formula.

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

Dioptase and Lepidocrocite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Dioptase and Lepidocrocite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Dioptase and Lepidocrocite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Dioptase is 4 whereas that of Lepidocrocite is 4.