Jacobsite and Dioptase Physical Properties

Jacobsite

Dioptase

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.76-5.033.25-3.35

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle

Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

None

Perfect in three directions

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-6.55

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg)(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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

Jacobsite and Dioptase Chemical Formula

While comparing Jacobsite 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 Jacobsite and Dioptase chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Jacobsite- (Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg)(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Dioptase- CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Jacobsite and Dioptase Specific Gravity

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