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Diopside and Fluorapatite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.22-3.40
3.1-3.25
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct/good on {110}
Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
5
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaMgSi2O6
Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Diopside and Fluorapatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diopside and Fluorapatite 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 Fluorapatite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Fluorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Diopside and Fluorapatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diopside and Fluorapatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diopside and Fluorapatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diopside is 3.1-3.25 whereas that of Fluorapatite is 3.1-3.25.

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