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Diopside and Anorthoclase 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
3.22-3.40
2.56-2.62
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}
From the Greek for oblique and fracture, descriptive of the cleavage
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaMgSi2O6
(Na,K)AlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Diopside and Anorthoclase Chemical Formula

While comparing Diopside and Anorthoclase 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 Anorthoclase chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Anorthoclase- (Na,K)AlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Diopside and Anorthoclase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diopside and Anorthoclase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diopside and Anorthoclase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diopside is 2.56-2.62 whereas that of Anorthoclase is 2.56-2.62.