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Edenite and Dioptase Physical Properties


Dioptase and Edenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.05-3.37  
3.25-3.35  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
Good on (110)  
Perfect in three directions  

Mohs Hardness
5-6  
5  

Chemical Composition
NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2  
CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Edenite and Dioptase Chemical Formula

While comparing Edenite and Dioptase 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 Edenite and Dioptase chemical formula.

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Edenite and Dioptase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Edenite and Dioptase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Edenite and Dioptase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Edenite is 3.25-3.35 whereas that of Dioptase is 3.25-3.35.

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