Dioptase and Sylvite Physical Properties

Dioptase and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Dioptase and Sylvite 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 Sylvite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Dioptase- CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
• Chemical formula of Sylvite- KCl

Dioptase and Sylvite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Dioptase and Sylvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Dioptase and Sylvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Dioptase is 1.993 whereas that of Sylvite is 1.993.