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Diopside and Annabergite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Sectile
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.22-3.403.07
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct/good on {110}
Perfect on {010}, indistinct on {100} and {102}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-62
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaMgSi2O6
Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

Diopside and Annabergite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diopside and Annabergite 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 Annabergite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Annabergite- Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

Diopside and Annabergite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diopside and Annabergite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diopside and Annabergite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diopside is 3.07 whereas that of Annabergite is 3.07.