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Nickeline and Dioptase Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
Not Available3.25-3.35
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{1010} Imperfect, {0001} Imperfect
Perfect in three directions
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.55
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Nickeline and Dioptase Chemical Formula

While comparing Nickeline 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 Nickeline and Dioptase chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Dioptase- CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Nickeline and Dioptase Specific Gravity

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