Dioptase and Spinel Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.25-3.35
3.64-3.66
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
Perfect in three directions
None, but may exhibit slight parting
Chemical Composition
CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
MgAl2O4
Dioptase and Spinel Chemical Formula
While comparing Dioptase and Spinel 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 Spinel chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Dioptase- CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Spinel- MgAl2O4
Dioptase and Spinel Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Dioptase and Spinel Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Dioptase and Spinel Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Dioptase is 3.64-3.66 whereas that of Spinel is 3.64-3.66.