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Diopside and Glass Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.22-3.402.39-4.00
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct/good on {110}
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-64-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaMgSi2O6
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Diopside and Glass Chemical Formula

While comparing Diopside and Glass 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 Glass chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi2O6
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Diopside and Glass Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diopside and Glass Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diopside and Glass Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diopside is 2.39-4.00 whereas that of Glass is 2.39-4.00.