Dioptase and Periclase Physical Properties
Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.25-3.35
3.7-3.9
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
Perfect in three directions
{001} perfect; {111} imperfect, may exhibit parting on , {011}
Chemical Composition
CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
MgOMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Dioptase and Periclase Chemical Formula
While comparing Dioptase and Periclase 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 Periclase chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Dioptase- CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Periclase- MgOMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Dioptase and Periclase Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Dioptase and Periclase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Dioptase and Periclase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Dioptase is 3.7-3.9 whereas that of Periclase is 3.7-3.9.