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Diopside and Kurnakovite Physical Properties


Kurnakovite and Diopside Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.22-3.40   
1.847-1.852   

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

Cleavage
Distinct/good on {110}   
Poor to indistinct on {010}   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
2-3   

Chemical Composition
CaMgSi2O6   
Not Available   

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Diopside and Kurnakovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diopside and Kurnakovite 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 Kurnakovite chemical formula.

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Diopside and Kurnakovite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diopside and Kurnakovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diopside and Kurnakovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diopside is 1.847-1.852 whereas that of Kurnakovite is 1.847-1.852.

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