Cymophane and Diopside Physical Properties

Cymophane

Diopside

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.69-3.81

3.22-3.40

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

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

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

Distinct/good on {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

8.5

5-6

1.8 Chemical Composition

BeAl 2O 4Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

CaMgSi₂O₆

Cymophane and Diopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Cymophane 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 Cymophane and Diopside chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Cymophane- BeAl 2O 4Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi₂O₆

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Cymophane and Diopside Specific Gravity

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