Dioptase and Phenakite Physical Properties
Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.25-3.35
2.90-2.98
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), Brittle
Cleavage
Perfect in three directions
Distinct on {11 2 0}, imperfect on {10 1 1}
Chemical Composition
CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Be 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Dioptase and Phenakite Chemical Formula
While comparing Dioptase and Phenakite 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 Phenakite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Dioptase- CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Phenakite- Be 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Dioptase and Phenakite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Dioptase and Phenakite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Dioptase and Phenakite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Dioptase is 2.90-2.98 whereas that of Phenakite is 2.90-2.98.