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Diopside and Gahnite Physical Properties


Gahnite and Diopside Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.22-3.40   
4.00-4.62   

Fracture
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal   
Conchoidal, Uneven   

Cleavage
Distinct/good on {110}   
Indistinct parting on [111]   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
CaMgSi2O6   
ZnAl 2O 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Diopside and Gahnite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diopside and Gahnite 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 Gahnite chemical formula.

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Diopside and Gahnite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diopside and Gahnite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diopside and Gahnite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diopside is 4.00-4.62 whereas that of Gahnite is 4.00-4.62.

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