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Diopside and Agrellite Physical Properties


Agrellite and Diopside Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.22-3.40   
2.88   

Fracture
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal   
Not Available   

Cleavage
Distinct/good on {110}   
perfect [110]   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
5.5   

Chemical Composition
CaMgSi2O6   
NaCa2Si4O10F   

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Diopside and Agrellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diopside and Agrellite 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 Agrellite chemical formula.

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Diopside and Agrellite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diopside and Agrellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diopside and Agrellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diopside is 2.88 whereas that of Agrellite is 2.88.

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