Dioptase and Magnesite Physical Properties

Dioptase and Magnesite Chemical Formula

While comparing Dioptase and Magnesite 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 Magnesite chemical formula.

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

Dioptase and Magnesite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Dioptase and Magnesite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Dioptase and Magnesite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Dioptase is 2.92-3.12 whereas that of Magnesite is 2.92-3.12.