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Dioptase and Muscovite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Elastic
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.25-3.352.78-2.88
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Micaceous, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect in three directions
Perfect on the {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
52-3
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
KAl 2AlSi 3O 10(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Dioptase and Muscovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Dioptase and Muscovite 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 Muscovite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Dioptase- CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Muscovite- KAl 2AlSi 3O 10(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Dioptase and Muscovite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Dioptase and Muscovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Dioptase and Muscovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Dioptase is 2.78-2.88 whereas that of Muscovite is 2.78-2.88.