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Diopside and Demantoid Physical Properties


Demantoid and Diopside Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
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Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.22-3.40   
3.77-3.95   

Fracture
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal   
Not Available   

Cleavage
Distinct/good on {110}   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
6.5   

Chemical Composition
CaMgSi2O6   
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Diopside and Demantoid Chemical Formula

While comparing Diopside and Demantoid 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 chemical formula.

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Diopside and Demantoid Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diopside and Demantoid Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diopside and Demantoid Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diopside is 3.77-3.95 whereas that of Demantoid is 3.77-3.95.

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