Dioptase and Zircon Physical Properties
Solubility
Soluble
insoluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.25-3.35
3.93-4.73
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
Perfect in three directions
{110} and {111}
Chemical Composition
CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
ZrSiO4
Dioptase and Zircon Chemical Formula
While comparing Dioptase and Zircon 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 Zircon chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Dioptase- CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO4
Dioptase and Zircon Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Dioptase and Zircon Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Dioptase and Zircon Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Dioptase is 3.93-4.73 whereas that of Zircon is 3.93-4.73.