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Chalcedony and Diopside Physical Properties


Diopside and Chalcedony Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70  
3.22-3.40  

Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Absent  
Distinct/good on {110}  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
5-6  

Chemical Composition
SiO2  
CaMgSi2O6  

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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.

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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.

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