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Diopside and Aegirine Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.22-3.40
3.50-3.60
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct/good on {110}
Good on {110}, (110) ^ (1 1 0) ≈87°; parting on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
6
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaMgSi2O6
(Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Diopside and Aegirine Chemical Formula

While comparing Diopside and Aegirine 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 Aegirine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Aegirine- (Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Diopside and Aegirine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diopside and Aegirine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diopside and Aegirine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diopside is 3.50-3.60 whereas that of Aegirine is 3.50-3.60.

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