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Thulite and Dioptase Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.13.25-3.35
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}
Perfect in three directions
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-75
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Thulite and Dioptase Chemical Formula

While comparing Thulite 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 Thulite and Dioptase chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Thulite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
  • Chemical formula of Dioptase- CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Thulite and Dioptase Specific Gravity

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