Magnesite and Dioptase Physical Properties
Solubility
Effervesces in hot HCl
Soluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.92-3.12
3.25-3.35
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
[10 1 1] perfect
Perfect in three directions
Chemical Composition
MgCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Magnesite and Dioptase Chemical Formula
While comparing Magnesite 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 Magnesite and Dioptase chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Magnesite- MgCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Dioptase- CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Magnesite and Dioptase Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Magnesite and Dioptase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Magnesite and Dioptase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Magnesite is 3.25-3.35 whereas that of Dioptase is 3.25-3.35.