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Hiddenite and Dioptase Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.15-3.213.25-3.35
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
1,2 prismatic
Perfect in three directions
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-75
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Hiddenite and Dioptase Chemical Formula

While comparing Hiddenite 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 Hiddenite and Dioptase chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hiddenite- LiAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Dioptase- CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Hiddenite and Dioptase Specific Gravity

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