Dioptase and Rhodizite Physical Properties

Dioptase and Rhodizite Chemical Formula

While comparing Dioptase and Rhodizite 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 Rhodizite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Dioptase- CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
• Chemical formula of Rhodizite- (K,Cs)Al 4Be 4(B,Be) 12O 28Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Dioptase and Rhodizite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Dioptase and Rhodizite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Dioptase and Rhodizite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Dioptase is 3.34-3.44 whereas that of Rhodizite is 3.34-3.44.