Bronzite and Diopside Physical Properties

Bronzite

Diopside

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.353.22-3.40

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

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Distinct/good on {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.55-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

CaMgSi₂O₆

Bronzite and Diopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Bronzite 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 Bronzite and Diopside chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Bronzite- (Mg,Fe) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi₂O₆

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Bronzite and Diopside Specific Gravity

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