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Diopside and Ceylonite Physical Properties


Ceylonite and Diopside Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.22-3.40  
3.63-3.9  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
Distinct/good on {110}  
Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
5-6  
7.5-8  

Chemical Composition
CaMgSi2O6  
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references  

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Diopside and Ceylonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diopside and Ceylonite 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 Ceylonite chemical formula.

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Diopside and Ceylonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diopside and Ceylonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diopside and Ceylonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diopside is 3.63-3.9 whereas that of Ceylonite is 3.63-3.9.

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