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Diopside and Eosphorite Physical Properties


Eosphorite and Diopside Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.22-3.40  
3.05-3.08  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Distinct/good on {110}  
Poor on {100}  

Mohs Hardness
5-6  
5  

Chemical Composition
CaMgSi2O6  
Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Diopside and Eosphorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diopside and Eosphorite 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 Eosphorite chemical formula.

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Diopside and Eosphorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diopside and Eosphorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diopside and Eosphorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diopside is 3.05-3.08 whereas that of Eosphorite is 3.05-3.08.

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