Home
Gemstones


Dioptase and Pyromorphite Physical Properties


Pyromorphite and Dioptase Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.25-3.35  
6.5-7.1  

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect in three directions  
Imperfect- [10 1 1]  

Mohs Hardness
5  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

Optical Properties >>
<< Astrology

Dioptase and Pyromorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Dioptase and Pyromorphite 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 Pyromorphite chemical formula.

Compare Green Gemstones

Dioptase and Pyromorphite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Dioptase and Pyromorphite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Dioptase and Pyromorphite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Dioptase is 6.5-7.1 whereas that of Pyromorphite is 6.5-7.1.

Green Gemstones

Green Gemstones


Compare Green Gemstones