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Dioptase and Star Ruby Physical Properties


Star Ruby and Dioptase Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.25-3.35  
3.95-4.10  

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Perfect in three directions  
None  

Mohs Hardness
5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Al 2O 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Dioptase and Star Ruby Chemical Formula

While comparing Dioptase and Star Ruby 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 Star Ruby chemical formula.

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Dioptase and Star Ruby Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Dioptase and Star Ruby Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Dioptase and Star Ruby Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Dioptase is 3.95-4.10 whereas that of Star Ruby is 3.95-4.10.

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