Dioptase and Scorodite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.25-3.35
Not Available
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Sub-Conchoidal, Splintery
Cleavage
Perfect in three directions
{201} Imperfect, {100} Poor, {001} Poor
Chemical Composition
CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Not Available
Dioptase and Scorodite Chemical Formula
While comparing Dioptase and Scorodite 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 Scorodite 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 Scorodite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Dioptase and Scorodite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Dioptase and Scorodite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Dioptase is Not Available whereas that of Scorodite is Not Available.