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Dioptase and Siderite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
Brittle
Soluble
-
3.25-3.35
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Perfect in three directions
5
CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
 
Brittle
-
-
3.83-3.89
Uneven, Conchoidal
Perfect on {01 1 1}
3.5-4.5
Fe2+ CO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Dioptase and Siderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Dioptase and Siderite 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 Siderite chemical formula.

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Dioptase and Siderite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Dioptase and Siderite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Dioptase Vs Siderite during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Dioptase is whereas that of Siderite is .