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Dioptase and Soapstone Physical Properties


Soapstone and Dioptase Physical Properties


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   
Not Available   

Cleavage
Perfect in three directions   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
5   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
Not Available   

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Dioptase and Soapstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Dioptase and Soapstone 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 Soapstone chemical formula.

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Dioptase and Soapstone Specific Gravity

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

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