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Diopside and Falcons Eye Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.22-3.402.58-2.64
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct/good on {110}
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-67
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaMgSi2O6
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Diopside and Falcons Eye Chemical Formula

While comparing Diopside and Falcons Eye 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 Falcons Eye chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Falcons Eye- SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Diopside and Falcons Eye Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diopside and Falcons Eye Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diopside and Falcons Eye Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diopside is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Falcons Eye is 2.58-2.64.