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Diopside and Adularia Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.22-3.40
2.54-2.61
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
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1.6 Cleavage
Distinct/good on {110}
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
6
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaMgSi2O6
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Diopside and Adularia Chemical Formula

While comparing Diopside and Adularia 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 Diopside and Adularia chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Adularia- KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Diopside and Adularia Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diopside and Adularia Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diopside and Adularia Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diopside is 2.54-2.61 whereas that of Adularia is 2.54-2.61.