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Amazonite and Diopside Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.57
3.22-3.40
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
Distinct/good on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8
CaMgSi2O6

Amazonite and Diopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite 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 Amazonite and Diopside chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8
  • Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi2O6

Amazonite and Diopside Specific Gravity

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

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