Diopside and Cavansite Physical Properties

Diopside

Cavansite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.22-3.40

2.25-2.33

1.5 Fracture

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

Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

Distinct/good on {110}

Good on {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-6

3-4

1.8 Chemical Composition

CaMgSi₂O₆

Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)

Diopside and Cavansite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diopside and Cavansite 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 Cavansite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi₂O₆
Chemical formula of Cavansite- Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)

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Diopside and Cavansite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diopside and Cavansite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diopside and Cavansite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diopside is 2.25-2.33 whereas that of Cavansite is 2.25-2.33.