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Gaylussite and Dioptase Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
decomposes in water
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.93-1.99
3.25-3.35
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
perfect [110]
Perfect in three directions
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5
5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)
CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Gaylussite and Dioptase Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaylussite 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 Gaylussite and Dioptase chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gaylussite- Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Dioptase- CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Gaylussite and Dioptase Specific Gravity

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