Diopside and Baryte Physical Properties

Diopside

Baryte

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.22-3.404.3-5

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Irregular/uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Distinct/good on {110}

Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-63-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

CaMgSi₂O₆

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Diopside and Baryte Chemical Formula

While comparing Diopside and Baryte 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 Baryte chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi₂O₆

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Diopside and Baryte Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diopside and Baryte Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diopside and Baryte Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diopside is 4.3-5 whereas that of Baryte is 4.3-5.