Dioptase and Piemontite Physical Properties

Dioptase

Piemontite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.25-3.35Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Uneven, Splintery

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect in three directions

[001] good, [100] distinct

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

Not Available

Dioptase and Piemontite Chemical Formula

While comparing Dioptase and Piemontite 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 Piemontite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Dioptase- CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Dioptase and Piemontite Specific Gravity

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