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Diopside and Chlorapatite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.22-3.40
3.17-3.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
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1.6 Cleavage
Distinct/good on {110}
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
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1.8 Chemical Composition
CaMgSi2O6
Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Diopside and Chlorapatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diopside and Chlorapatite 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 Chlorapatite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Chlorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Diopside and Chlorapatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diopside and Chlorapatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diopside and Chlorapatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diopside is 3.17-3.18 whereas that of Chlorapatite is 3.17-3.18.