Diopside and Dendrite crystal Physical Properties

Diopside

Dendrite crystal

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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

3.22-3.401

1 7.18

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

5-6Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

CaMgSi₂O₆

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Diopside and Dendrite crystal Chemical Formula

While comparing Diopside and Dendrite crystal 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 Dendrite crystal chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi₂O₆

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Diopside and Dendrite crystal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diopside and Dendrite crystal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diopside and Dendrite crystal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diopside is 1 whereas that of Dendrite crystal is 1.