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Chondrodite and Diopside Physical Properties


Diopside and Chondrodite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.10-3.20   
3.22-3.40   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
Poor to good on (001)   
Distinct/good on {110}   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
CaMgSi2O6   

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Chondrodite and Diopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Chondrodite 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 Chondrodite and Diopside chemical formula.

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Chondrodite and Diopside Specific Gravity

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

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