Chlorite group and Diopside Physical Properties

Chlorite group

Diopside

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.6-3.33.22-3.40

1 7.18

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

2-2.55-6

2 10

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.

Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi₂O₆

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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.