Sarcopside and Dioptase Physical Properties

Sarcopside

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

3.79-3.943.25-3.35

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Lamellar, Splintery

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

1.6 Cleavage

{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor

Perfect in three directions

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Sarcopside and Dioptase Chemical Formula

While comparing Sarcopside 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 Sarcopside and Dioptase chemical formula.

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

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Sarcopside and Dioptase Specific Gravity

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