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Vlasovite and Dioptase Physical Properties


Dioptase and Vlasovite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Nearly insoluble in HCl and HNO3   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.97   
3.25-3.35   

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

Cleavage
Distinct on {010}   
Perfect in three directions   

Mohs Hardness
6   
5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Vlasovite and Dioptase Chemical Formula

While comparing Vlasovite 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 Vlasovite and Dioptase chemical formula.

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Vlasovite and Dioptase Specific Gravity

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

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