Dioptase and Simpsonite Physical Properties

Dioptase

Simpsonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Not Available

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

ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect in three directions

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

57-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Dioptase and Simpsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Dioptase and Simpsonite 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 Simpsonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Dioptase- CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Simpsonite- Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Dioptase and Simpsonite Specific Gravity

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