Diopside and Augite Physical Properties

Diopside

Augite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.22-3.40

3.19-3.56

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Distinct/good on {110}

{110} Perfect, {010} Indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-6

5.5-6

1.8 Chemical Composition

CaMgSi₂O₆

(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al,Ti)(Si,Al) 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Diopside and Augite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diopside and Augite 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 Augite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi₂O₆
Chemical formula of Augite- (Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al,Ti)(Si,Al) 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Diopside and Augite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diopside and Augite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diopside and Augite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diopside is 3.19-3.56 whereas that of Augite is 3.19-3.56.