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Piemontite and Dioptase Physical Properties


Dioptase and Piemontite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
Not Available   
3.25-3.35   

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

Cleavage
[001] good, [100] distinct   
Perfect in three directions   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
5   

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

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Piemontite and Dioptase Chemical Formula

While comparing Piemontite 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 Piemontite and Dioptase chemical formula.

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Piemontite and Dioptase Specific Gravity

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

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