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Diamond and Diopside Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.50-3.53
3.22-3.40
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
111 (perfect in four directions)
Distinct/good on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
10
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
C
CaMgSi2O6

Diamond and Diopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Diamond 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 Diamond and Diopside chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Diamond- C
  • Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi2O6

Diamond and Diopside Specific Gravity

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