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Diopside and Hanksite Physical Properties


Hanksite and Diopside Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Readily soluble in water   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.22-3.40   
2.562   

Fracture
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal   
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Distinct/good on {110}   
Good on {0001}   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
3-3.5   

Chemical Composition
CaMgSi2O6   
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl   

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Diopside and Hanksite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diopside and Hanksite 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 Hanksite chemical formula.

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Diopside and Hanksite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diopside and Hanksite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diopside and Hanksite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diopside is 2.562 whereas that of Hanksite is 2.562.

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