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Dioptase and Sunstone Physical Properties


Sunstone 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   
2.62-2.65   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
Perfect in three directions   
001   

Mohs Hardness
5   
6   

Chemical Composition
CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8   

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Dioptase and Sunstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Dioptase and Sunstone 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 Sunstone chemical formula.

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Dioptase and Sunstone Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Dioptase and Sunstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Dioptase and Sunstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Dioptase is 2.62-2.65 whereas that of Sunstone is 2.62-2.65.

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