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Diopside and Amazonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.22-3.402.55-2.57
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct/good on {110}
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-66-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaMgSi2O6
KAlSi3O8

Diopside and Amazonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diopside and Amazonite 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 Amazonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8

Diopside and Amazonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diopside and Amazonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diopside and Amazonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diopside is 2.55-2.57 whereas that of Amazonite is 2.55-2.57.