Home
Gemstones


Amazonite and Diopside Physical Properties


Diopside and Amazonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.57   
3.22-3.40   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal   
Distinct/good on {110}   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8   
CaMgSi2O6   

Optical Properties >>
<< Astrology

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.

Compare Gems for Virgo

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.

Gems for Virgo

Gems for Virgo


Compare Gems for Virgo