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Diopside and Feldspar Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.22-3.402.56-2.75
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct/good on {110}
two or three
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-66-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaMgSi2O6
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Diopside and Feldspar Chemical Formula

While comparing Diopside and Feldspar 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 Feldspar chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi2O6
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Diopside and Feldspar Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diopside and Feldspar Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diopside and Feldspar Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diopside is 2.56-2.75 whereas that of Feldspar is 2.56-2.75.