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Cuprite and Diopside Physical Properties


Diopside and Cuprite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
5.85-6.15   
3.22-3.40   

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

Cleavage
Fair in four directions forming octahedrons   
Distinct/good on {110}   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
Cu 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
CaMgSi2O6   

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Cuprite and Diopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Cuprite 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 Cuprite and Diopside chemical formula.

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Cuprite and Diopside Specific Gravity

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

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