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Diopside and Emerald Physical Properties


Emerald and Diopside Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Hard   

Specific Gravity
3.22-3.40   
2.67-2.78   

Fracture
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
Distinct/good on {110}   
Imperfect on the [0001]   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
CaMgSi2O6   
Be3Al2SiO6   

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Diopside and Emerald Chemical Formula

While comparing Diopside and Emerald 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 Emerald chemical formula.

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Diopside and Emerald Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diopside and Emerald Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diopside and Emerald Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diopside is 2.67-2.78 whereas that of Emerald is 2.67-2.78.

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