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Diopside and Honey Opal 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
3.22-3.40Not Available
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct/good on {110}
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-65.5-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaMgSi2O6
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Diopside and Honey Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Diopside and Honey Opal 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 Honey Opal chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Honey Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Diopside and Honey Opal Specific Gravity

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