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Diopside and Fluorite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.22-3.403.00-3.25
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct/good on {110}
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-64
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaMgSi2O6
CaF2

Diopside and Fluorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diopside and Fluorite 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 Fluorite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2

Diopside and Fluorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diopside and Fluorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diopside and Fluorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diopside is 3.00-3.25 whereas that of Fluorite is 3.00-3.25.