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Diopside and Goshenite 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
2.60-2.90
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct/good on {110}
3,1 basal
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
7.5-8
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaMgSi2O6
Be3Al2SiO6

Diopside and Goshenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diopside and Goshenite 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 Goshenite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Goshenite- Be3Al2SiO6

Diopside and Goshenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diopside and Goshenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diopside and Goshenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diopside is 2.60-2.90 whereas that of Goshenite is 2.60-2.90.