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Gaspeite and Dioptase Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
HCl soluble
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.71
3.25-3.35
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{10 1 1} Good
Perfect in three directions
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.5-5
5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3
CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Gaspeite and Dioptase Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite and Dioptase chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gaspeite- (Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3
  • Chemical formula of Dioptase- CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Gaspeite and Dioptase Specific Gravity

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