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Diopside and Jadeite Physical Properties


Jadeite 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   
3.28-3.38   

Fracture
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal   
Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous   

Cleavage
Distinct/good on {110}   
Good on [110]   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
CaMgSi2O6   
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Diopside and Jadeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diopside and Jadeite 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 Jadeite chemical formula.

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Diopside and Jadeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diopside and Jadeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diopside and Jadeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diopside is 3.28-3.38 whereas that of Jadeite is 3.28-3.38.

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