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Sylvite and Dioptase Physical Properties


Dioptase and Sylvite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
Soluble  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.993  
3.25-3.35  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]  
Perfect in three directions  

Mohs Hardness
2.5  
5  

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

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Sylvite and Dioptase Chemical Formula

While comparing Sylvite 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 Sylvite and Dioptase chemical formula.

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Sylvite and Dioptase Specific Gravity

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

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