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Annabergite and Diopside Physical Properties


Diopside and Annabergite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Sectile   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.07   
3.22-3.40   

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

Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, indistinct on {100} and {102}   
Distinct/good on {110}   

Mohs Hardness
2   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)   
CaMgSi2O6   

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Annabergite and Diopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Annabergite 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 Annabergite and Diopside chemical formula.

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Annabergite and Diopside Specific Gravity

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

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