Adamite and Diopside Physical Properties
Solubility
Not Available
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Durability
Not Available
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Specific Gravity
4.32-4.48
3.22-3.40
Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven, Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
{101}, good; {010}, poor
Distinct/good on {110}
Chemical Composition
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
CaMgSi2O6
Adamite and Diopside Chemical Formula
While comparing Adamite and Diopside 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 Adamite and Diopside chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Adamite- Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi2O6
Adamite and Diopside Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Adamite and Diopside Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Adamite and Diopside Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Adamite is 3.22-3.40 whereas that of Diopside is 3.22-3.40.