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Chalcedony and Diopside Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70
3.22-3.40
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Absent
Distinct/good on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
CaMgSi2O6

Chalcedony and Diopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony and Diopside chemical formula.

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

Chalcedony and Diopside Specific Gravity

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