Clinochlore and Diopside Physical Properties

Clinochlore

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

2.60-3.023.22-3.40

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Perfect

Distinct/good on {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2-2.55-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

CaMgSi₂O₆

Clinochlore and Diopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinochlore 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 Clinochlore and Diopside chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Clinochlore- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi₂O₆

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Clinochlore and Diopside Specific Gravity

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