Diopside and Demantoid Garnet Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
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Solubility
Not Available
  
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Durability
Not Available
  
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Specific Gravity
3.22-3.40
  
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Fracture
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Not Available
  
Cleavage
Distinct/good on {110}
  
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Mohs Hardness
5-6
  
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Chemical Composition
CaMgSi2O6
  
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Diopside and Demantoid Garnet Chemical Formula
While comparing Diopside and Demantoid Garnet 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 Demantoid Garnet chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi2O6
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Diopside and Demantoid Garnet Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diopside and Demantoid Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diopside and Demantoid Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diopside is Not Available whereas that of Demantoid Garnet is Not Available.