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Diopside and Austinite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.22-3.40
4.12
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct/good on {110}
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
4-4.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaMgSi2O6
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)

Diopside and Austinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diopside and Austinite 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 Austinite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Austinite- CaZn(AsO4)(OH)

Diopside and Austinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diopside and Austinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diopside and Austinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diopside is 4.12 whereas that of Austinite is 4.12.