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Diopside and Erythrite Physical Properties


Erythrite and Diopside Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Sectile   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.22-3.40   
3.06   

Fracture
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal   
Sectile Curved shavings or scrapings produced by a knife blade, (e.g. graphite).   

Cleavage
Distinct/good on {110}   
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
CaMgSi2O6   
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)   

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Diopside and Erythrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diopside and Erythrite 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 Erythrite chemical formula.

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Diopside and Erythrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diopside and Erythrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diopside and Erythrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diopside is 3.06 whereas that of Erythrite is 3.06.

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