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Variscite and Dioptase Physical Properties


Dioptase and Variscite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.42-2.58  
3.25-3.35  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
[010] perfect  
Perfect in three directions  

Mohs Hardness
4-5  
5  

Chemical Composition
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)  
CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Variscite and Dioptase Chemical Formula

While comparing Variscite 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 Variscite and Dioptase chemical formula.

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Variscite and Dioptase Specific Gravity

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

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