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Diopside and Grandidierite 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
3.22-3.402.85-3.00
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
Brittle, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct/good on {110}
Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-67.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaMgSi2O6
(Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Diopside and Grandidierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diopside and Grandidierite 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 Grandidierite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Grandidierite- (Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Diopside and Grandidierite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diopside and Grandidierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diopside and Grandidierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diopside is 2.85-3.00 whereas that of Grandidierite is 2.85-3.00.