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Zoisite and Dioptase Physical Properties


Dioptase and Zoisite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.20-3.50  
3.25-3.35  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Even  
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}  
Perfect in three directions  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
5  

Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)  
CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Zoisite and Dioptase Chemical Formula

While comparing Zoisite 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 Zoisite and Dioptase chemical formula.

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Zoisite and Dioptase Specific Gravity

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

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