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Diopside and Hyalite Physical Properties


Hyalite 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   
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
Distinct/good on {110}   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
5.5-6.5   

Chemical Composition
CaMgSi2O6   
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)   

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Diopside and Hyalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diopside and Hyalite 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 Hyalite chemical formula.

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Diopside and Hyalite Specific Gravity

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

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