Dioptase and Paraiba Physical Properties

Dioptase and Paraiba Chemical Formula

While comparing Dioptase and Paraiba 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 Paraiba 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 Paraiba Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Dioptase and Paraiba Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Dioptase and Paraiba Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Dioptase is 3.04-3.13 whereas that of Paraiba is 3.04-3.13.