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Dioptase and Sylvite Physical Properties


Sylvite and Dioptase Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
Soluble  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.25-3.35  
1.993  

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Perfect in three directions  
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]  

Mohs Hardness
5  
2.5  

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

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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.

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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.

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