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Diopside and Chrysotile Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
insoluble in water
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.22-3.40
2.51-2.63
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
Fibrous
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct/good on {110}
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
2.5-4.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaMgSi2O6
Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Diopside and Chrysotile Chemical Formula

While comparing Diopside and Chrysotile 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 Chrysotile chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Diopside and Chrysotile Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diopside and Chrysotile Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diopside and Chrysotile Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diopside is 2.51-2.63 whereas that of Chrysotile is 2.51-2.63.