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Ceylonite and Diopside Physical Properties


Diopside and Ceylonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.63-3.9  
3.22-3.40  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Indistinct  
Distinct/good on {110}  

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8  
5-6  

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references  
CaMgSi2O6  

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Ceylonite and Diopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Ceylonite 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 Ceylonite and Diopside chemical formula.

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Ceylonite and Diopside Specific Gravity

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

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