Barite and Diopside Physical Properties

Barite

Diopside

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.483.22-3.40

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

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

1.6 Cleavage

{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect

Distinct/good on {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.55-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

BaSO4

CaMgSi₂O₆

Barite and Diopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Barite 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 Barite and Diopside chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4
Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi₂O₆

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Barite and Diopside Specific Gravity

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