Home
Gemstones


Langbeinite and Dioptase Physical Properties


Dioptase and Langbeinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Slowly dissolves in water   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
Not Available   
3.25-3.35   

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

Cleavage
None   
Perfect in three directions   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

Optical Properties >>
<< Astrology

Langbeinite and Dioptase Chemical Formula

While comparing Langbeinite 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 Langbeinite and Dioptase chemical formula.

Compare Green Gemstones

Langbeinite and Dioptase Specific Gravity

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

Green Gemstones

Green Gemstones


Compare Green Gemstones