Baryte and Diopside Physical Properties

Baryte

Diopside

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.3-53.22-3.40

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Irregular/uneven

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

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect

Distinct/good on {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.55-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

CaMgSi₂O₆

Baryte and Diopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Baryte 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 Baryte and Diopside chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi₂O₆

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Baryte and Diopside Specific Gravity

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