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Grossular and Dioptase Physical Properties


Dioptase and Grossular Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.55-3.73   
3.25-3.35   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
none   
Perfect in three directions   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
5   

Chemical Composition
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Grossular and Dioptase Chemical Formula

While comparing Grossular 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 Grossular and Dioptase chemical formula.

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Grossular and Dioptase Specific Gravity

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

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