Dioptase and Nephrite Physical Properties

Dioptase

Nephrite

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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

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.25-3.352.90-3.10

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Splintery, Granular, Splintery, Granular, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect in three directions

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

56-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Dioptase and Nephrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Dioptase and Nephrite 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 Nephrite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Dioptase- CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Nephrite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Dioptase and Nephrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Dioptase and Nephrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Dioptase and Nephrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Dioptase is 2.90-3.10 whereas that of Nephrite is 2.90-3.10.