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Diaspore and Diopside Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Very brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.30-3.403.22-3.40
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces
Distinct/good on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-75-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
CaMgSi2O6

Diaspore and Diopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Diaspore 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 Diaspore and Diopside chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Diaspore- AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi2O6

Diaspore and Diopside Specific Gravity

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