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Vesuvianite and Dioptase Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Vesuvianite is virtually insolouble in acids
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.32-3.433.25-3.35
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}
Perfect in three directions
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-75
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Vesuvianite and Dioptase Chemical Formula

While comparing Vesuvianite 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 Vesuvianite and Dioptase chemical formula.

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

Vesuvianite and Dioptase Specific Gravity

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