Diopside and Axinite Physical Properties

Diopside

Axinite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

3.22-3.403.26-3.36

1 7.18

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Fracture

Conchoidal

Cleavage

Distinct/good on {110}

Good on {100}

Mohs Hardness

5-66.5-7

2 10

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Chemical Composition

CaMgSi₂O₆

(Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Diopside and Axinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diopside and Axinite 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 Axinite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi₂O₆
Chemical formula of Axinite- (Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Diopside and Axinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diopside and Axinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diopside and Axinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diopside is 3.26-3.36 whereas that of Axinite is 3.26-3.36.