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Diopside and Analcime Physical Properties

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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
3.22-3.402.24-2.29
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct/good on {110}
Very poor [100]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-65-5.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaMgSi2O6
NaAlSi 2O 6 · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Diopside and Analcime Chemical Formula

While comparing Diopside and Analcime 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 Analcime chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Analcime- NaAlSi 2O 6 · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Diopside and Analcime Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diopside and Analcime Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diopside and Analcime Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diopside is 2.24-2.29 whereas that of Analcime is 2.24-2.29.