Angelite and Diopside Physical Properties

Angelite

Diopside

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available3.22-3.40

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

3.55-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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CaMgSi₂O₆

Angelite and Diopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Angelite 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 Angelite and Diopside chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi₂O₆

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Angelite and Diopside Specific Gravity

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