Alabaster and Diopside Physical Properties

Alabaster

Diopside

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.303.22-3.40

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

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

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

Distinct/good on {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

25-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

CaSO 4 · 2H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

CaMgSi₂O₆

Alabaster and Diopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Alabaster 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 Alabaster and Diopside chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Alabaster- CaSO 4 · 2H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi₂O₆

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Alabaster and Diopside Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Alabaster and Diopside Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Alabaster and Diopside Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Alabaster is 3.22-3.40 whereas that of Diopside is 3.22-3.40.