Dioptase and Lepidolite Physical Properties

Dioptase

Lepidolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.25-3.352.80-2.90

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect in three directions

{001} perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

52.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Dioptase and Lepidolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Dioptase and Lepidolite 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 Lepidolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Dioptase- CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Lepidolite- Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Dioptase and Lepidolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Dioptase and Lepidolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Dioptase and Lepidolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Dioptase is 2.80-2.90 whereas that of Lepidolite is 2.80-2.90.