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Diopside and Gahnospinel Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.22-3.40
3.65-4.55
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct/good on {110}
None, but may exhibit slight parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
7.5-8
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaMgSi2O6
(Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Diopside and Gahnospinel Chemical Formula

While comparing Diopside and Gahnospinel 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 Gahnospinel chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Gahnospinel- (Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Diopside and Gahnospinel Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diopside and Gahnospinel Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diopside and Gahnospinel Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diopside is 3.65-4.55 whereas that of Gahnospinel is 3.65-4.55.