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Diopside and Halite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Water-soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.22-3.402.17
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct/good on {110}
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-62.0-2.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaMgSi2O6
NaCl

Diopside and Halite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diopside and Halite 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 Halite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Halite- NaCl

Diopside and Halite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diopside and Halite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diopside and Halite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diopside is 2.17 whereas that of Halite is 2.17.