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Erythrite and Dioptase Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Sectile
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.063.25-3.35
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Sectile Curved shavings or scrapings produced by a knife blade, (e.g. graphite).
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.
Perfect in three directions
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Erythrite and Dioptase Chemical Formula

While comparing Erythrite 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 Erythrite and Dioptase chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Erythrite- Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Dioptase- CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Erythrite and Dioptase Specific Gravity

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