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Dioptase and Nacre Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.25-3.35Not Available
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
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1.6 Cleavage
Perfect in three directions
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
5Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Dioptase and Nacre Chemical Formula

While comparing Dioptase and Nacre 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 Nacre chemical formula.

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

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Dioptase and Nacre Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Dioptase and Nacre Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Dioptase is Not Available whereas that of Nacre is Not Available.