Magnetite and Dioptase Physical Properties

Magnetite

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

5.23.25-3.35

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Management Team (2012), 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

Fe 3O 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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

Magnetite and Dioptase Chemical Formula

While comparing Magnetite 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 Magnetite and Dioptase chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Magnetite- Fe 3O 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Dioptase- CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Magnetite and Dioptase Specific Gravity

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