Gaspeite and Dioptase Physical Properties

Gaspeite

Dioptase

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

HCl soluble

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.713.25-3.35

1 7.18

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

4.5-55

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3

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

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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.