Diopside and Glaucophane Physical Properties

Diopside

Glaucophane

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

3.22-3.403-3.15

1 7.18

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Fracture

Conchoidal

Cleavage

Distinct/good on {110}

Good on [110] and on [001]

Mohs Hardness

5-66.0-6.5

2 10

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Chemical Composition

CaMgSi₂O₆

[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2

Diopside and Glaucophane Chemical Formula

While comparing Diopside and Glaucophane 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 Glaucophane chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi₂O₆
Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2

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Diopside and Glaucophane Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diopside and Glaucophane Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diopside and Glaucophane Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diopside is 3-3.15 whereas that of Glaucophane is 3-3.15.