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Aquamarine 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
2.66-2.80
3.22-3.40
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
3,1 basal
Distinct/good on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
CaMgSi2O6

Aquamarine and Diopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Aquamarine 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 Aquamarine and Diopside chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Aquamarine- Be3Al2SiO6
  • Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi2O6

Aquamarine and Diopside Specific Gravity

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

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