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Diopside and Elbaite Physical Properties


Elbaite and Diopside Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.22-3.40   
2.90-3.10   

Fracture
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal   
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Distinct/good on {110}   
Poor/indistinct on {1120} and {1011}   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
7   

Chemical Composition
CaMgSi2O6   
Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references   

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Diopside and Elbaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diopside and Elbaite 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 Elbaite chemical formula.

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Diopside and Elbaite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diopside and Elbaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diopside and Elbaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diopside is 2.90-3.10 whereas that of Elbaite is 2.90-3.10.

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