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Dioptase and Manganaxinite Physical Properties


Manganaxinite and Dioptase Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.25-3.35   
3.314   

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

Cleavage
Perfect in three directions   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
5   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
Not Available   

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Dioptase and Manganaxinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Dioptase and Manganaxinite 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 Manganaxinite chemical formula.

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Dioptase and Manganaxinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Dioptase and Manganaxinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Dioptase and Manganaxinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Dioptase is 3.314 whereas that of Manganaxinite is 3.314.

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