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Zinnwaldite and Dioptase Physical Properties


Dioptase and Zinnwaldite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Elastic  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.9-3.1  
3.25-3.35  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
Perfect basal {001}  
Perfect in three directions  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.0  
5  

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

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Zinnwaldite and Dioptase Chemical Formula

While comparing Zinnwaldite 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 Zinnwaldite and Dioptase chemical formula.

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Zinnwaldite and Dioptase Specific Gravity

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

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