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Biotite and Diopside Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.7-3.33.22-3.40
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Even, Yellow, White
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on the {001}
Distinct/good on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-3.05-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2
CaMgSi2O6

Biotite and Diopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Biotite 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 Biotite and Diopside chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Biotite- K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2
  • Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi2O6

Biotite and Diopside Specific Gravity

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