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Chlorite group and Diopside Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.6-3.3
3.22-3.40
1.5 Fracture
Lamellar
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect 001
Distinct/good on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
CaMgSi2O6

Chlorite group and Diopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Chlorite group 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 Chlorite group and Diopside chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi2O6

Chlorite group and Diopside Specific Gravity

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