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Ruby Zoisite and Dioptase Physical Properties


Dioptase and Ruby Zoisite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
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Soluble   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
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3.25-3.35   

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

Cleavage
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Perfect in three directions   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-9   
5   

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

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Ruby Zoisite and Dioptase Chemical Formula

While comparing Ruby Zoisite 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 Ruby Zoisite and Dioptase chemical formula.

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Ruby Zoisite and Dioptase Specific Gravity

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

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