Dioptase and Zincite Physical Properties

Dioptase

Zincite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.25-3.355.50-5.90

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect in three directions

On {10 1 0}, perfect; parting on {000 1 }

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

(Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Dioptase and Zincite Chemical Formula

While comparing Dioptase and Zincite 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 Zincite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Dioptase- CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Zincite- (Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Dioptase and Zincite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Dioptase and Zincite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Dioptase and Zincite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Dioptase is 5.50-5.90 whereas that of Zincite is 5.50-5.90.