Diopside and Fire Agate Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.22-3.40
2.60-2.64
Fracture
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Cleavage
Distinct/good on {110}
Absent
Chemical Composition
CaMgSi2O6
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Diopside and Fire Agate Chemical Formula
While comparing Diopside and Fire Agate 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 Fire Agate chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi2O6
- Chemical formula of Fire Agate- SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Diopside and Fire Agate Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diopside and Fire Agate Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diopside and Fire Agate Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diopside is 2.60-2.64 whereas that of Fire Agate is 2.60-2.64.