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Diopside and Hawks Eye Physical Properties


Hawks Eye and Diopside Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.22-3.40   
Not Available   

Fracture
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal   
Not Available   

Cleavage
Distinct/good on {110}   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
7   

Chemical Composition
CaMgSi2O6   
Not Available   

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Diopside and Hawks Eye Chemical Formula

While comparing Diopside and Hawks Eye 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 Hawks Eye chemical formula.

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Diopside and Hawks Eye Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diopside and Hawks Eye Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diopside and Hawks Eye Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diopside is Not Available whereas that of Hawks Eye is Not Available.

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