Ettringite and Dioptase Physical Properties

Ettringite

Dioptase

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Partially soluble in water

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.773.25-3.35

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

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

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {10 1 0}

Perfect in three directions

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2-2.55

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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

Ettringite and Dioptase Chemical Formula

While comparing Ettringite 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 Ettringite and Dioptase chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Ettringite- Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Dioptase- CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Ettringite and Dioptase Specific Gravity

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