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Bloodstone and Diopside Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.63-2.653.22-3.40
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
Distinct/good on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
75-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
CaMgSi2O6

Bloodstone and Diopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Bloodstone 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 Bloodstone and Diopside chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Bloodstone- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi2O6

Bloodstone and Diopside Specific Gravity

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