Diopside and Hexagonite Physical Properties

Diopside

Hexagonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.22-3.402.98-3.03

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Distinct/good on {110}

[110] perfect; [010] distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-65-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

CaMgSi₂O₆

Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Diopside and Hexagonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diopside and Hexagonite 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 Hexagonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi₂O₆
Chemical formula of Hexagonite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Diopside and Hexagonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diopside and Hexagonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diopside and Hexagonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diopside is 2.98-3.03 whereas that of Hexagonite is 2.98-3.03.