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Diopside and Danburite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.22-3.40
2.97-3.03
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct/good on {110}
{001} Poor
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
7
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaMgSi2O6
CaB 2(SiO 4) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Diopside and Danburite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diopside and Danburite 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 Danburite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Danburite- CaB 2(SiO 4) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Diopside and Danburite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diopside and Danburite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diopside and Danburite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diopside is 2.97-3.03 whereas that of Danburite is 2.97-3.03.

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