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Matrix Opal and Dioptase Physical Properties


Dioptase and Matrix Opal Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.98-2.50  
3.25-3.35  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
None  
Perfect in three directions  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5  
5  

Chemical Composition
SiO2·nH2O  
CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Matrix Opal and Dioptase Chemical Formula

While comparing Matrix Opal 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 Matrix Opal and Dioptase chemical formula.

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Matrix Opal and Dioptase Specific Gravity

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

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